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Know Yourself

Start your career development journey by reviewing our suggested activities. While everyone's path is different, activities that help you understand yourself will help prepare you for making decisions about employment or graduate school.

People

  • Meet with a career counselor to learn how the Career Development Center can help you.
  • Talk to LLC faculty and upper-division students about majors, study abroad and careers.

Resources

  • Complete the Majors and Minors Game card sort (found in Manchester 101).
  • Research potential majors and occupations using the Occupational Outlook Handbook and What Can I Do With This Major? on the CDev website.
  • Set up an appointment with a career counselor to see what types of assessment, like Typefocus or Clifton Strengths, are best for you. Career assessments help you better understand your interests, strengths, and personality type.
  • Review course requirements for different majors in the online Undergraduate Course Catalog.

Events

  • Attend the Major and Minors Fair in November to talk to faculty and upper-division students about majors and minors.

Experience

  • Try a variety of courses to determine what areas interest you and spark your enthusiasm.
  • Get involved in clubs and organizations on campus. Meet with a Peer SAI Consultant to learn more.

Job and Internship Preparation

Continue Planning

Feel confident with this part of the Career Development Planning process? You can also download our one-page guide to Career Planning.