Discovering Your Path: Self-Assessment and Major Exploration for Students
Are you interested in studying Business but unsure about which major to choose or what career paths are available?
Navigating your career path as a Business student can be both exciting and challenging. These resources can help you assess your strengths and explore various Business majors. By utilizing these tools, you'll gain valuable insights to make informed decisions about your academic and professional future. Let's explore how you can align your talents with the diverse opportunities in the Business world.
Self-Assessment Stage
Focus 2:
Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning tool designed to help students make informed decisions about their career goals and academic plans. You can use the self-assessment modules to evaluate your interests, skills, values, and personality. Explore various career options that align with your assessment results. Set short-term and long-term career goals based on your findings and create a personalized action plan. You’ll do this in BSAD 222, but you can always get a head start!
Clifton Strengths:
Taken in your BSAD 111 class, this assessment identifies your top talents and provides insights on how to leverage them. You can use your results to discover your natural strengths and understand how your talents can be applied in different Business roles. While there are no perfect industries for specific strengths and all strengths can be valued and utilized in every role, you can use your results to develop strategies to maximize your potential in your chosen field.
Exploration Stage
Candid Career
Available through the University Career Center website, Candid Career offers a vast library of video interviews with professionals from various industries, providing real-world insights into different careers. Watch interviews to learn about day-to-day responsibilities, career paths, and industry trends. Gain valuable advice on networking and job search strategies directly from industry professionals. Use the platform to gather tips on resume writing, interviewing, and career advancement.
What Can I Do with This Major?
This tool provides detailed information on various majors and the types of careers they can lead to. Investigate different Business majors and understand the potential career paths associated with each. Gain insights into the job market, typical employers, and strategies to enhance employability in your chosen field. Use the information to plan your coursework and extracurricular activities to align with your career aspirations. You can also discover how Business may play into other industries or careers that you may be interested in. Students can access these resources through the University Career Services website.
Meet with Your Career Coach
The Business Career Center's services offer personalized guidance. Schedule an appointment to discuss your self-assessment results and explore major and career options tailored to your profile. You can also develop a strategic plan for your academic and professional journey or talk about anything related to your career path!
By utilizing these resources, you can gain valuable insights into your strengths, explore various business majors, and make informed decisions about your academic and career path. Remember, self-assessment and exploration are ongoing processes, so revisit these tools regularly as you progress through your college journey.
More details at: https://business.unl.edu/current-students/business-career-center/