Career Exploration and Planning

Career Exploration Links

• Self-Assessment Tools
• Career Briefs by Major
• Networking Strategies
• Career Search Websites

Career Planning Links

• Career Development Plan
• Company Research
• Job and Salary Outlook

All students have a specific set of interests, goals, and values. In order to ensure that all students find satisfying career opportunities, it is critical that students have a clear and realistic sense of what they want to do within the world of work. Students should work to carefully integrate their self assessment, their field of study, and their assessment of the ideal work environment.

Once students have determined how to translate their interests and classroom knowledge into a specific career, they need to determine the necessary steps to obtaining an entry level position in this industry.

Career Exploration

• Self-Assessment Tools
  How can I integrate my strengths to pursue a fulfilling career path?
  
  
• Career Briefs by Major
  What do the Eller major programs have to offer?
   
  
• Networking Strategies
  How can I learn more about the world of work by speaking to professionals in the field?
  
  
• Career Search Websites
  What are the best career websites, such as Career InfoNet, Salary.com, Monster.com, and Wall Street Journal Careers?

Career Planning Process

• Career Steps: Your Career Development Plan
  What is the timeline for success? Where should I begin my career development process?
  
  
• Company Research
  Where can I look for company information? How do I determine if the company culture matches with my interests?
  
  
• Job and Salary Outlook
  Who’s Hiring? What are the wages for specific job functions? What is the cost of living in the area I’m planning to live?

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