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Explore Careers

Some people know their career goals early on, while others are still exploring options late in their degree programs. Still some professionals are trying to identify what to do next after two or three careers.  No matter where you are on your journey, Indiana Tech’s Career Center offers resources and experienced career coaches to help you discover a path that aligns with your passions and strengths. Make an appointment on Handshake.

Discover Yourself

Whether you are in college or in the workforce, make use of the tools below to help you identify that first (or next) professional step.

  • Pathway U – Take the PathwayU self-assessment to learn about what occupations are a good match for you; decide where you need more training or experience; identify the skills you bring to a job; write more personal, detailed resumes and cover letters; and consider careers you may not have thought about before.
  • CareerOneStop – Use this career assessment site to explore occupations that align with your values, interests, personality, and skills. The assessments include questions designed to identify your preferences and aversions. Based on your responses, the site will generate a list of potential career paths tailored to your profile. We recommend you focus on the following assessments:
  • Junior Achievement’s Career Inventory and Exploration Tool – Whether you’re searching for a career path or need help with next steps, you can use JA Here to Career to kickstart your career journey and make strides toward your career goals.

Explore Careers

Use your findings from completing self-assessments to research career paths that resonate with you. The following are useful resources to help you learn more about your options.

  • Degree Programs at Indiana Tech – Here you can find out what degrees are offered at our university.
  • CandidCareer.com – This website contains recordings of professionals talking about their careers. Search for your industry and occupation, then watch these brief videos to learn more about what specific jobs are actually like in the real world.
  • What Can I Do with This Major – Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this website will help. Find your major or something very similar and browse through the list of common career paths.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, and qualifictions for specific occupations.
  • O*Net OnLine – O*Net OnLine is a comprehensive resource for finding and learning about occupations with details about requirements, responsibilities, and predicted workforce demand.

Try out Jobs

Find ways to put yourself in different professional environments to see firsthand what it’s like. Then, spend time considering how you felt, what you enjoyed about the experience, and what aspects you disliked.  Apply these lessons about yourself to your exploration of career paths. You can do this in various ways while working on your degree: 

After building confidence in your career goals, make sure all facets of your professional game are on point so you can compete on the job market. Take the next step and view our job search resources or check out Handshake.

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