Career Center Exploration

Career Exploration Guides Are you wondering which careers may be a good fit for you? Use our Career Exploration Guides to uncover possible career options.

Use the reflection questions, suggested action steps, and links included in this document to leverage the guide for your program in your career and industry research.

Review the Specialization overview and Skills Gained sections. Are the outcomes and skills in alignment with your interests and career goals?

Read articles, find events, or connect with others through professional associations or learn more about the field through industry websites.

Visit websites like CareerOneStop, and O*Net to learn more about qualifications, responsibilities, job outlook, salary and more.

Which job titles appeal to you? Are there others you’re interested in? How else can you explore your options?

Visit industry-specific job boards to analyze multiple job postings for positions of interest. Learn about the skills, experience, and education employers are looking for. This can help you determine if a specific career is good fit for you.

Does your academic program align with your career goals? What level of experience are employers seeking for these roles? How can you gain experience?

Many factors impact career choice and satisfaction – work environment, compensation, culture. What are your non-negotiables?

Which employers hire for the types of roles you’re interested in? What is the average salary? What’s the job outlook? Have you conducted research on career outcomes?