The Explore process of your career action plan includes researching career fields and making informed choices along with making connections on campus.

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Suggested Paths to the Explore Process

Career Tasks

  • Utilize the tool to assess your personality, values and interests. Make an appointment with a career counselor for in-depth analysis of your results.
  • Explore the connection between your choice of major and cho​ice of career
  • Develop an individualized four-year career plan
  • Create a Handshake account; feature skills and experience; explore listed opportunities
  • Attend CDC workshops and presentations; be sure to capture skills on your resume and in your Handshake profile

Academic Tasks

  • Meet with your advisor; explore various academic disciplines
  • Discuss taking a variety of classes and review course of study with your advisor
  • Talk with professors to learn more about your field of study
  • Attend campus events/presentations to learn more about subject areas

Personal/Social Tasks