Exploring Careers
Planning your career is a life-long process that begins now. We are here to help you every step of the way and there are many tools available to you throughout the process. The best time to start exploring is NOW!
What Can I Do With a Major in…?
Here you will find information on careers that are related to particular majors
O*Net
Search for information about occupations including career tasks, applicable skills, work activities, and related occupations (this resource also matches occupations to Strong Interest Inventory and Focus 2 work interest results).
FOCUS2
Focus-2 is an online, interactive career and education planning system that combines self-assessment, career exploration and decision making into one comprehensive program. To receive a FREE FOCUS2 user id visit the Resource Center in the Compass, 145 Campus Center.
My Next Move
My Next Move matches your interests with careers. Complete an interest inventory or search careers to find out more about the skills, knowledge and technology needed to be successful in each career. Also find out about salary and job outlook.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Search the Occupational Outlook Handbook for information about careers including: nature of the work, training, job outlook, salary and related occupations.
Braintrack Colleges by Career
Search career profiles, degree and wage projection information.
Career Counseling
Set up a time to meet one on one with one of the professional career counselors in the Compass. Counselors are available daily to assist you with a range of questions including choice/change of major and relating your major and interests to a career. In order to arrange an appointment with a career counselor, visit the Compass, 145 Campus Center.
CollegeRecruiter.com: This site has 350 career videos, a leading entry level job search and internship site.
LakerLeads: Your one-stop career management system where you can set up a reference account, search for an internship, check out full or part-time jobs as well as find volunteer opportunities in the community. Create your account today!
CareerShift.com: Job hunting and career management system that allows you to search, select and store job listings.
How to work a job fair: Get the MOST out of a job fair utilizing these hints from Career Services.
Career Fairs: take advantage of on-campus career fairs to network with employers and learn about different career fields.
Job Choices Magazine: This is a free annual job search publication. Pick up your free copy today in the Compass, 145 Campus Center.
Strong Interest Inventory
An interest inventory that matches your interests with career fields. This is a great tool if you are interested in learning more about specific career fields and jobs that match your interests. If you are interested in completing this inventory visit the Compass, 145 Campus Center.
Job Shadow/Informational Interview
Spend a day with a professional in the field or interview a professor about their discipline. This is a great way to learn firsthand about career fields or majors. Check out these tips on networking.
Alumni Sharing Knowledge Program
Sophomores may utilize the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (A.S.K.) program to connect with alumni in their career field of interest. Not sure what to ask? The Informational Interviewing handout will get you started.
Exploring Through Experience
Service Learning, Volunteering, Career Awareness (GST303) and Internships (GST498) are all fantastic ways to gain information about majors and careers. Search Laker Leads for an opportunity that is related to a field or major of interest to acquire skills and knowledge of real world settings. Visit the Compass, 145 Campus Center to learn more about volunteer and internship opportunities.
Alternative Careers
Search long-term volunteer programs and other alternative careers.
