Career Planning

Know Yourself: Someone Determining a Career Path

A good career decision can only be made when you become aware of your personal style, identify your interest and skill areas, and acknowledge your work values. Without these pieces of the puzzle, a career decision is not grounded or based on criteria which matter to you.

Some helpful resources might be:

1. Career Development The process of choosing a career path
2. Where in the World are MU Grads Where MU students get jobs, by major
3. "What can I do with a major in?" Used with permission by the University of Tennessee

Understanding Career Fields

What are occupations and career fields that provide the best blend of your unique style, interests, skills, and values? The goal in this step is to identify possible career options which match your criteria for job satisfaction and those which offer no fit. In this step, books and electronic resources can provide knowledge about career fields, so comparisons between occupation characteristics and personal characteristics can be made.

Some helpful resources might be:

1. Career Development
2. Occupational Research
3. Career Exploration handout (PDF)
4. Vault Career Library