Career & Major Decision-Making

What is Career Development?

Career development is the process through which we come to understand ourselves as we relate to the world or work and our role in it. It helps us answer these questions:

  • Who Am I?
  • What’s Out There?
  • Where Am I Going?
  • How Do I Get There?  

It’s a continuous, lifelong and more messy than straightforward process of reflection, exploration, decision-making and action that brings us closer to our ideal job and lifestyle. 

Make a Career Appointment

Career Development Process

Reflect on your life experiences, interests, values, personality, and skills. Generate ideas and career possibilities

Gather information, search online, ask questions, talk to professors and professionals in the field. Learn about the requirements (duties, work environment, education and demand) for jobs that interest you

Give it a test drive, enroll in an introductory course, list your pros and cons, rank your choices. Select a major, develop an education plan, set short & long-term career goals

Take relevant courses, join a club, attain leadership roles, attend events and workshops on campus

Get an internship, volunteer, apply for entry-level jobs

Communicate your vision, network, build social media presence, develop and define your professional identity