Interests

Thinking about what you want to do for a living can be difficult and frustrating.  It is helpful to think about times in the past when you have been happy and successful and figure out what were you doing and why you liked doing it so much.  Is there a job, internship, or activity that you have done that you enjoyed? This satisfaction exercise modified from Schiebelbein, 2001 and the University of British Columbia Graduate Studies page may help you understand your interests:

Satisfaction Exercise 
Pick 5-10 items that you have done in your life that are a source of pride or satisfaction for you. These activities can be school or work-related, volunteer activities, co-curricular activities or school involvement, or things you have done in your personal life with family, friends, or as an individual.  Then describe what you gained from that activity or item and why it was a source or pride for you.

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Assessments
The Career Center offers career assessments to aid you in your decision-making process.  Career assessments are helpful in figuring out how your personality may match different careers and how your interests relate to various careers.  Assessments are also beneficial by giving students ideas of all the careers that exist.  If you are interested in taking a career assessment, please call 660-1050 to schedule an appointment with a career counselor.                                                       
           
 

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