Do you ever ask yourself: Who am I? Where am I going?
Going to college can be exciting, but can also be HARD – with a lot of decisions to make along the way. If you are not feeling so sure about your career choices right now and feel confused about where to go – don’t worry, most people feel the same way at some point in time!
Here are some ways to make this time a little easier:
Explore new interests.
A great way to discover who you are (and make decisions in life easier) is to figure out what your interests are – be open to new activities or take a class. Everything you do and learn can help lead you to a career that will be fulfilling and engaging.
If you really don’t know what you like or how that can translate to a career – consider taking an interest inventory to see if you can match up some of your personal interests with a career –
The Strong Interest Inventory ($70) can give you more detail about how your personality might fit with your career interests.
You Science ($29) offers another type of skills interest checklist that can guide you to career choices that might interest you.
Other career resources.
Here is a great blog post from The College Info Geek about choosing a major:
And, here is a list of career tests that are free!
Other tests that can be accessed online or via a consultant near you:
Workplace Big 5 (4.0 Career Guider Report): find a consultant near you.
Want to go in more depth? Read a book!
The Parachute Book is a classic but still have merit in today’s world. Find it through your local library or order it from: http://www.parachutebook.com/
Lastly, don’t forget that all campuses have a career services department. This is another great place to start exploring this process. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them at any time!