Not sure what type of career is best for you? You're not alone!
Learn About YourselfBefore you can choose a career that fits you, it’s important to know yourself.
What are my interests? Is my personality a good “fit” for a certain career? Career assessments are one tool that can help answer these kinds of questions. Experienced career counselors will help you interpret your results.
Counselors are available to help you with any career related questions. Whether you are interested in changing your major, wondering about jobs after college, or just interested in exploring your interests, our counselors are here to help.
What to expect during your career exploration process, along with timelines for the career development process.
This can feel like one of the most daunting tasks of college. But we can offer some helpful tips on how to approach this process, as well as provide information about possible career paths based on various majors.
There are so many careers out there—ones you’ve never even heard of. Start by window shopping, and then move toward experiential learning. Here you'll find several links to occupational information sites, as well as suggestions for hands-on career exploration such as job shadowing and internships.
The best way to learn and explore is by doing! A few ways to apply and develop your skills is through job shadowing, internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering.
One of the best sources for gathering information about what's happening in an occupation or an industry is to talk to people working in the field. This process is called informational or research interviewing. An informational interview is an interview that you initiate - you ask the questions. The purpose is to obtain information, not to get a job.
Career Services has many books to assist you with career exploration, job researching, resume and cover letter writing, self exploration, graduate school test preparation, etc. You are welcome to read through these books at Career Services or you can check them out through the OSU library.
OSU offers a variety of courses to assist students with the career decision-making process, learning more about what you can do with a specific major, and courses on professional development.
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