Self-Knowledge
Challenges
Course Catalog: Check out what coursework will help you better understand and solve today's pressing issues.
Faculty Office Hours: Discuss how your coursework relates to your top challenges.
Study Abroad: International experiences can help reframe your perspective on the world.
Interests
Strong Interest Inventory: Match your interests with possible career options.
MY NEXT MOVE: Similar to the Strong, this tool relates interest to careers and your desired level of education.
Career Interests Reflection Questions: Complete these on your own or with a career advisor.
Skills
Skills Mapping Activity: Complete this on your own or with a career advisor.
Resume: Update your resume with a career advisor to reflect on skills you have gained from previous experiences.
Internships and REUs: Apply for experiences that will allow you to practice career skills and gain experience in a professional environment.
Student Leadership Opportunities: Invest time in a club long enough to build leadership skills.
On-Campus Student Employment: Build skills while working on-campus.
Digital Skills: Develop skills that employers are looking for.
LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn offers a subscription service that grants you access to expert-led courses on a variety of topics that can assist in your professional development.
Khan Academy: Take free courses on a variety of topics, such as computer programming, personal finance and grammar.
Personality
Clifton Strengths: Take this assessment to determine your top five talents from a list of 34. See video.
16 Personalities: Similar to the MBTI, the NERIS Type Explorer is a free personality test. 16 Personalities at a Job Interview (funny).
Values
Values Activity: Complete this on your own or with a career advisor.
Work Values Quiz: Narrow in on what you really care about.