Career Exploration

Choosing a Major or Career

Have you narrowed down the choices of your major? If not, here are some more resources to filter your search.

Career Exploration sites allow you to search specific information regarding careers, training, income, outlook and location. Career Inventories are free assessments that will help you identify what careers may be aligned with your skills and personality.

Career Exploration

The Balance: Career Planning • Career Videos • Chemistry Careers •

College and Degree Search • Explore Careers • How to Become •

Missouri Connections • Missouri Economic Research and Information Center •

My Next Move • O*Net Online • Occupational Outlook Handbook •

Career Inventories

ACT Profile • Career Cluster Activity • ISEEK Career Cluster Interest Survey • My Next Move •

 Some factors to consider:

· What environment do I want to work in?

· Do I like working in a group or independently?

· What projected income will I need to maintain my lifestyle?

· What is the job outlook for careers that I am interested in?

· Am I willing to relocate for employment?

· Will I be utilizing my skills and abilities in the careers that I am interested in?

· How much education is required for careers that I am interested in? Am I prepared and willing to be in school for this amount of time?