Exploring Careers

Learning about the vast range of careers and career paths available to you is one important aspect of the career development process. Meet with a career counselor to get some ideas about how to start this process. Our self assessment resources can help you begin to narrow your focus, and our career library and links to online resources will help you begin the exploration process. The Career Development Office can also help you meet with professionals in your fields of interest to get an inside perspective on the jobs. The opportunities that await you are endless – don’t delay the exciting process of exploration!

Some key websites to help you explore careers include:
Spotlight on Careers
iSeek
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Experience/KatieClick

Programs offered by Career Development to help you gain contacts and specific industry information include:
Informational Interviews
Shadow Program

Resources to help you plan your career exploration timeline include:
Catherine Connection
Senior Planner