There is no one right career choice, but there are criteria that can help you determine a good career fit. Taking the time to conduct a thorough self-assessment and researching careers of interest greatly increase your chances for choosing a career you will be satisfied with. No, but you may want to be sure to take some classes in those subject areas that are outside of your major if you are considering incorporating them into your career interests. Check out the choosing a major section of our web site for links to career ideas for particular majors, you might be surprised at the places people end up with their undergraduate majors. An informational interview is an opportunity for you to gain information about a specific industry or career by speaking with someone working in that field or job.
Informational interviews are extremely helpful in gathering career information.
Top of page Exploring Career Options Self Assessment Self-assessment is another important part of career exploration, knowing what types of things are important to you is necessary to make career choices that will provide satisfaction and fulfillment. Some students choose careers based on their major and others choose majors based on their career choices. There are many different types of jobs and careers within fields of study or interest. One way to find out more about these types of opportunities is to visit the Career Information Center at 620 Lincoln Street and browse our many resources designed to help you with these types of decisions. Additionally, our Occupations by Industry page offers you a wide selection of websites.