Choosing a career path works best when you understand your own interests and skills, and what’s most important to you.

  • What are you curious about and take time to learn about independently?
  • How do you like to spend your free time?
  • What sorts of activities, including volunteering and paid employment, have you participated in?
  • What natural talents and skills do you most enjoy using?

This page contains information and resources that are designed to help you think more about how you are and potential career paths that may be a fit for you. Take time to think about who you are and what type of work would be meaningful and rewarding to you.

New Career Exploration Course to Run Spring 2024

Not yet sure about your career path after college? You’re not alone.

Truth be told, I was one of those students. I changed majors (more than once) and decided to pursue a career path that I never knew existed before …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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How Volunteering Can Help You Advance Your Career

As someone interested in social impact, you’re probably excited about any and all opportunities to work with an organization that serves a cause or community you care about. Well, whether you’d like to learn more about a nonprofit, dip your …

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Consider launching your career in the public sector: Interview with the SEC’s Jamey McNamara

 

If you looking for an internship or full-time entry-level job, you will find many opportunities within government agencies. A public sector career can feel different from a career in the private sector. To sort out the differences and help …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How Choosing a Career is Like Clothing Shopping

by Katie Wessel, courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

In today’s world, there’s a lot of pressure to “pursue your passion.” Recent discussion among career advising professionals highlights that this can be a dangerous term, especially for …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Career Goal Setting

Goal Setting: Necessary before the Job Search

Finding an answer to the question, “What do I really want in a career?” is one of the hardest parts of successfully transitioning from college to a career. Most college seniors are unaware …

By Jessy Abramson
Jessy Abramson Career Advisor, Career Services
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Resources

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers …

Informational Interviews

PDF: An informational interview is an interview with someone currently working in a field of interest to you.

Challenge Cards

SparkPath Challenge Cards is a dynamic tool to help you explore careers based on real-world challenges, not just job titles. …

SkillScan

SkillScan is a hands-on, physical card sort tool that allows you to gain insight into your strengths, skills you enjoy using and …

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