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Are you undecided about your major or career?

Follow these steps to choose a major or explore a career:

1. Increase Self-Awareness
2. Explore Career Alternatives
3. Try-On Careers
4. Make a Decision          

Keep in mind that these steps are cyclical and you will repeat them throughout your life.

1. Increase Self-Awareness

  • Take an assessment/test to help you get focused - FOCUS will help you develop an accurate picture of your personal strengths, needs, and preferences and will help you develop a sound career plan.  Please call Career Services for a Username and Password.   
  • Identify majors that relate to your abilities and interests
  • What To Do With a Major In...?  Click here to look up a major and learn about some of the possibilities!!
  • Start your resume and find a summer job that develops your employability skills
  • Make an appointment with a Career Advisor (call ext. 5235) to review your V.I.P.s. (Values, Interests, Personality Traits and Skills)

2. Explore Career Alternatives

  • WHAT DO YOU REALLY DO IN THAT JOB?
  • Target course electives that enhance your marketability to employers; consult with your academic advisor
  • Network with professionals in your field of interest, contact Alina Allen at x5235 with questions
  • Participate in student activities, athletics and volunteer organizations where you can continue to build your skills (and resume)
  • Consider studying abroad to develop language skills, international and intercultural competencies; domestic off-campus programs also provide meaningful learning options

3. Try-On Careers

  • Update your resume and have it critiqued
  • Develop relationships with faculty and professionals in your field to identify internships, shadowing experiences or part-time work
  • Explore internships, cooperative education and career-related experience
  • Apply for campus leadership positions that develop skills and expand your experience
  • Attend career fairs to learn about employers’ needs (CareerFest and TeacherFest in Spring)

4. Make A Decision

  • Choose an area to pursue and gear your resume toward that field
  • Research prospective employers to target needs that match your skills. You can research company websites or use Vault through our Online Career Center, students should use their pre-assigned Username and Password!  (Username: Student ID (example: 321456)
    Password:  forester) Vault includes career guides, lists of top employers, and company profiles.
  • Begin your Job or Internship search!