Career Counseling

Career & Major Decision-Making

What is Career Development?

Career development is the process through which we come to understand ourselves as we relate to the world or work and our role in it. Knowing the questions below help you select your major and career:

  • Who am I?
  • What am I good at?
  • What lifestyle do I want?
  • How long do I want to go to school for?
  • What are my long term career goals?
  • Do I enjoy taking the major-related classes?

 

Career Development Process

Reflect on your life experiences, interests, values, personality, and skills. Generate ideas and career possibilities.

Take the Career Assessment

Take the Personality Test

Roadtrip Nation

Gather information, search online, ask questions, talk to professors and professionals in the field.

Learn about the requirements (duties, work environment, education and demand) for jobs that interest you.

Exploration:

Give it a test drive, enroll in an introductory course, list your pros and cons, rank your choices.

Select a major, develop an educational plan, set short & long-term career goals.

Take relevant courses, join a club, attain leadership roles, or attend events and workshops on campus.

Update your resume, get an internship, volunteer, or apply for entry-level jobs.

Communicate your vision, network, build social media presence, develop and define your professional identity.
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