Career Exploration

Helpful resources for learning more about various careers are located on our webpage under Internet Resources.  We recommend you begin your exploration with reviewing 2 sites: " What can I do with a major in..." and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.  You may also learn about careers from our books located in the Career Center Resource Library.

Conducting Informational Interviews and participating in an Internship (or two) are also excellent opportunities to learn more about careers and if the field may be a good fit for you.  Talking to professors is also recommended.
 

Career Assessments

• MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR
Find out your personality type and how it relates to occupational compatibility. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Meet with a counselor during Counselor-on-Duty hours to begin the process and gain access to the assessment.

• STRONG INTEREST INVENTORY
Identify your interests and learn how they relate to specific careers. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the Strong Interest Inventory. Meet with a counselor during Counselor-on-Duty hours to begin the process and gain access to the assessment.

• ASSESSMENT RESULTS
After taking any of the above inventories, a counselor will review the results with you by appointment only.  Call 214-768-2266 to schedule your career counselor appointment.

• ONLINE ASSESSMENTS  
Must meet with a counselor to discuss the assessments and receive password.  You can meet with a counselor during Counselor-on-Duty hours.

Resource Library


• WHAT WE OFFER
Reference resources with valuable information on career choices, position descriptions, employers, resume writing, interviewing, cover letters, graduate schools, and more!

• COMPUTING FACILITIES
Five computers are available for use by students and alumni to create and update resumes and cover letters, and to search the Internet for career-related information. Additionally, a laser printer is available free of charge for printing job search-related materials (resumes, letters, etc.). You may even bring your own resume paper and envelopes.

• LIBERAL ARTS RESOURCES
Resources for Liberal Arts majors are featured in the Career Resource Library, with a whole shelf of books on possible careers. These resources are especially helpful in looking beyond jobs stereotypically associated with Liberal Arts majors.

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT/ JOB SEARCH RESOURCES
There are also other books on career opportunities for students of all majors and a collection of magazines to help you further investigate a possible career. In addition, our library houses several resources related to preparing for your job search.

• GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES
The Career Resource Library in the Career Center offers many resources for graduate school information. Books including Peterson's Guide to Graduate Schools, law schools, medical schools, MBA programs, scholarships and fellowships, rankings, etc. may be found in the library.