Deciding on a Career/Major
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
- Visit the Career Center for Walk-In Exploration Appointments with a Peer Mentor
- Schedule a Career and Major Assessment with a Career Advisor
- Career and Major Assessments cost $15.
- To schedule a Career and Major Assessment, please follow these steps:
- Pay for your assessment.
- Refer to your payment confirmation email to retrieve your code and assessment link.
- Call to make an appointment.
- Appointments are available in-person and online.
- Take your online assessment.
- Payment waivers are available based on need. Call (435) 586-5420 for further details.
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