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Choosing a career or major
Choosing a career or major can seem like a difficult task. At times, the pressure to decide may seem overwhelming. Remember, career decision-making is a process, not a sudden enlightment. It involves several steps and stages depending upon the individual. The Career Services Office can assist you with these steps and help you make effective career decisions. Career decision-making is a life-long process, so these steps may be repeated several times during your lifetime.




Step 1

Know Yourself

How do your interests, abilities, skills and values relate to the career or major you choose?

Your personality will have a major impact on what careers you succeed at and find rewarding. This step is often overlooked but is very important in the decision-making process.

Assistive Services:

  • Individual counseling appointments
  • FOCUS online career guidance program
  • Personality assessment instruments
 Step 2

Understand the World of Work

What occupations are actually out there? How do they relate to your major?

With over 22,000 job titles in the United States alone, it is difficult to answer this question without gathering some information. Many individuals have embarked on satisfying career paths they never would have known existed unless they did some research.

Assistive Services:

  • Individual counseling appointments
  • Career Reference Library
  • FOCUS online career guidance program
Step 3

Evaluate Your Information

Now what do you do with the information you have gatheed from the first two steps?

How did the occupations you looked into relate to the self information you gathered? Which career areas continue to interest you? As you answer these questions, you can start to concentrate on a few areas.

Assistive Services:

  • Individual counseling appointments

Step 4

Check It Out

How will you really know if you will like a certain career?

It's time to check it out. Take classes in areas of interest. Talk to professionals in those fields. Get some kind of related experience, such as an internship, summer job, part-time job or volunteer position.

Assistive Services:

  • Individual counseling appointments
  • Internship and job listings
  • Cooperative Education Program

 

 

USCA OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES TERMS/CONDITIONS

To advertise a position with the USCA Office of Career Services or to participate in one of the USCA Career Fairs, employers and their organizations must comply with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) standards. All job postings must contain accurate information about specific positions offered, as well as the organization offering employment. We will not post any job or position that requires a financial investment on the part of our students.

Any interaction with USCA students must be in compliance with the NACE Principles for Professional Conduct. Information you gather here will be for the sole use of recruiting for open positions at your organization and will not be shared outside your organization or used for any other reason. The USCA Office of Career Services reserves the right to edit, delete, or refuse any employer profile, job posting, or login account at any time.

 

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