After you've spent some time evaluating your skills, interests, and values, it is time to identify your career fields of interest. Remember, it's often too easy to make assumptions about career fields, or to glamorize certain fields before you have all the facts. Take time now to research the world of careers!
Talk with Faculty, Advisors, Alumni, Professionals, and Family Members
If you really want to know what a job is like, you should speak to someone working in that field. Identify an individual and schedule an appointment to find out how they spend their days, what they like and dislike about their jobs, and how they got their start. You'll be amazed at the things you'll learn! Review informational interviewing for more guidance.
Ask questions of KSU faculty and advisors who often have a wealth of experience to share about specific career fields. Also ask about courses you can take to explore new areas of interest.
Attend meetings of professional associations as another way to gather information about a potential career field. Many associations have a local student chapter, or will let you attend a meeting for free, or as a guest of a member.
Chat with your family members about their work experiences, how they selected their careers, how satisfied they are in their current positions, their long-term goals, etc.
Obtain first-hand experience
Internships and part-time jobs are a great way to build skills, test out your career choices, acquire references, and make yourself more marketable to employers upon graduation.
Choose a Major/Career
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