Increase your Career Knowledge
After thorough self assessment , you may have a list of careers that appeal to you. The next step is to learn more about them, narrow the list, and find out how to prepare for success in the field.
Browse The Occupational Information Network, the nation's primary source of occupational information. Read details such as daily tasks, educational requirements, and projected growth for thousands of careers.
Take advantage of our online and in-office Career Resources to broaden your knowledge of career possibilities.
Talk with someone in the profession to get his or her perspective. This process is commonly referred to as Informational interviewing
Job shadowing is another excellent way to learn about the day-to-day realities of an occupation.
Gaining Experience in your field of interest is the ultimate way to determine if you have found a good career fit. Working, observing, listening, and asking will lead to an informed career decision and allow you to establish contacts in the profession should you choose to pursue that path.
Consider what you learned through self-assessment and explore your options.
- Look at a complete list of UA majors
- Cross off any you would not consider, but do not eliminate majors simply because you know nothing about them
- Gather additional information about majors through the UA Catalog and departmental Web sites
- Talk with faculty and students to learn more details about classes and projects