There may be careers that you've always thought about, but never really learned about. Or careers that you rarely hear of, but seem interesting. In either case, the next step is to learn as much as you can about each potential career using the strategies outlined in the next section on Career Exploration . Of course, sometimes the possibilities don't always present themselves so readily. In that case, with the help of one of our career counselors, you can dig deeper.
Many students find it interesting and helpful to see what other students in their major have done.
It may also be helpful to simply skim some of the job listings in our library or on the internet to get an idea of what kinds of jobs exist. Excellent all-purpose career exploration site from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. For prospective college and graduate students still undecided about which career path to take, U.S. News offers an opportunity to take a first step in sorting out particular skills and interests. This internationally famous survey has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals discover for themselves the career direction best suited for them. This is the first time the career package has been made available directly to consumers.