Explore Majors and Careers
"I have a major but I'm not sure what career to choose. What can I do with this major?"
It's a question everyone asks. Check out these links for ideas.
- The Career Zone allows you to use your interests to identify possible careers.
- Major Web-Links from Northern Arizona University connects majors to careers.
- Find out What Can I do with this Major? from the University of Tennessee
- Don't fall for any of these Myths about Majors!
"I'm thinking of a career but it's not really related to my major."
Remember that many careers are not related to a specific major; rather they draw on the transferable skills of your liberal arts education. Research careers that fit your values, interests and skills as well as your major.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook has basic facts on many careers.
- Spotlight on Careers highlights careers that interest liberal arts graduates.
- ONET allows you to browse by industry cluster, a good way to get ideas on related careers.
TOOLS
- Explore careers by job shadowing.
- Use information interviews to learn about careers from people in them.


