Deciding on a Major/Career
Are you having a hard time deciding on a career and/or major? Below are some different ways that you can explore in order to find a career path and/or major that best fits you!
- Complete O*NET Interest Profiler
- Do informational interviews
- Do one or more of the following within your area of interest:
- job shadow
- volunteer
- obtain an internship
- search for a relevant paid job
- Talk with professors in your major/department about potential careers that interest you
- Explore using additional resources:
Learn the meaning of your personality type, and find practical info on workplace preferences and careers
Discover more about the world of work by exploring academic majors.
Explore detailed descriptions of the world of work, and differentiate between required education, average annual income, job growth and more.
Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore detailed descriptions of the world of work as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Take UNIV 1020 - Exploratory Studies (A seven-week course offered each semester)
- Take general education or introductory classes to explore possible major/career interests
- Attend a Career Exploration Workshop
- Pay for your Career and Major Assessment ($15)
- Check your payment confirmation email for additional instructions on how to:
- Schedule your appointment
- Take the online assessment
