Explore Your Interests / Self Assessment

Finding the pathway that fits you best begins with growing in self-awareness!

  • How do your values, interests, personality, skills, strengths and life experiences influence your personal definition of meaningful work?
  • Which major and career options might help you contribute your gifts to our world?
  • Where am I in the career development process? What is coming next for me?
  • Which paths will help you find work that is meaningful to you – work that sustains and fuels you – and that aligns with your who you are, your needs, and your situation?

Strategies for Career Exploration in Uncertain Times

March 19th, 2023 | by Linda Louie

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by exploring careers right now, it may be a bit comforting to know that, at the very least, you’re not alone.

I remember that when I was exploring careers as …

By Linda Louie
Linda Louie
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Why Career Exploration is Important in 2024 – Activities, Ideas & useful Links

With all the academic courses taken, students would likely question if the subject matter being taken up would be relevant after they graduate from college. Some might ask themselves if certain complex mathematical concepts would be useful in the professional …

By Imed Bouchrika, PhD
Imed Bouchrika, PhD
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‘Gen Z Has No Work Ethic’ and 5 Other Gen Z Stereotypes We Need to Break

Lazy. Money-obsessed. Laptops closed at 5 p.m.

There are tons of stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace, about everything from the lackluster Gen Z work ethic to Gen Z’s tech obsession. Why does Gen Z not want to work? …

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Top 5 Ways to Use Your Public Library as a Career Exploration Tool

I feel like an expert on this topic, raised by a librarian and living as I do in the newly annointed book reading capital of America: Seattle, at least according to this New York Times article. I use my library …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Why Majoring in the Humanities Can Be a Great Career Move

By Kate Rix

Oct. 6, 2023, at 1:47 p.m.

There is an academic department at Arizona State University that may surprise many people: More than 90% of undergraduates that do a local internship are employed when they graduate.

The department? …

By Kate Rix
Kate Rix
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