Discover
Because your interests and strengths are likely to evolve during your lifetime, it is important that you learn HOW to think about yourself vocationally so that you can reassess your interests, abilities and values as they change over time.
Reflect on your likes and dislikes and any choices regarding career options or major you have made.
- What kinds of things do I enjoy doing?
- What are my interests and hobbies?
- What did I like and dislike about past jobs?
- What would I like about majoring in...?
- What would I like about a career as a...?
- What makes me well suited for a career in the _____ field?
- What are some careers I definitely am NOT interested in?
If you would like some help clarifying answers to these questions, here are some DISCOVER action steps you should take:
Discover Steps
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- Evaluate your interests and abilities through standardized career testing at the Center for Career Planning (CCP).
- Complete the web-based Focus-2 career assessment.
- Identify 5 to 10 careers that match your interests and skills and do some preliminary research to find out more about them.
- Select elective classes that will allow you to explore areas of interest.
- Participate in community service activities related to your areas of potential interest.
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- Meet with your advisor to discuss your academic planning and career questions.
- Meet with a counselor in the CCP to map out appropriate career activities related to your career plan.
- Seek out and get to know people on campus who might become potential mentors - faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Find work study jobs that might expose you to majors or fields of interest.
- Explore the CCP web site and learn about the services and resources available.
- Attend CCP career programs.
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- Begin to assemble a career development portfolio by starting to collect samples of academic achievements, honors, activities and work experiences.
- Think about how your "dream" resume would look - what would you like to have on your resume when you graduate?