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Choosing a major is a complex and personal process. We provide the tools necessary to assist you in declaring a major and discovering career options.

Career Planning

Career planning is a lifelong process and will happen several times as you gain experiences and redefine your needs, personal wants and/or career goals. The Career Planning Process includes 4 steps, D.I.G.S. – Discover, Investigate, enGage, and Succeed.

Self-assessment is the first step in gathering information about yourself in order to make an informed career decision. Self-assessments may measure your interests, values, roles, skills/aptitudes, preferred environments, developmental needs, and realities. In the Career Resources Section below, there are a variety of career assessments you can utilize in this Discovery process.

Gather information about employment outlook, salary, related occupations, education and training, and job duties.

  • Explore the occupations in which you are interested
  • Research the industries in which you would like to work
  • Understand employment trends, salaries, requisite skills, etc.

Once you’ve researched a number of careers, narrow your options by:

  • Job shadowing or seeking professional mentors
  • Part-time employment, internships, or volunteer opportunities (e.g. community service)
  • Conducting informational interviews with professionals/practitioners

Obtain relevant experience through internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, and undergraduate research experiences (UREs) to measure and test if this career path is enjoyable and sparks your passion. 

Develop the steps you need to take in order to reach your goal, for example:

  • Investigate sources of additional training, education, and/or gaps to determine if anything is needed to qualify you for the career
  • Develop a marketable resume and cover letter
  • Network with professionals in your career field, job search, and interview
  • Take action and persevere toward your career goal

Career Assessments

AssessmentWhat does it measure?How to take it
Focus 2Interests, Values, Personality, Workplace Preferences, LeisureLog in or create your account here.
***Use access code bulldogs. Additional instructions can be found in this Career Assessment Guide.
Stepping
Blocks
Personality and skills. You can also explore a wide variety of career paths and how others got there.Log in or create your account here.
Keirsey Temperament SorterPersonalitySee a Career Counselor for more information.
Strong Interest InventoryInterestsSee a Career Counselor for more information
California Career ZoneInterests, Skills, Work ImportanceRegister here
O*Net Career Exploration ToolsAbilities, Interests, Work Importance
Access here

Career Counseling Services

Reduce your confusion, make choices, and create changes in your life suitable for the academic and work environment by seeking assistance in the following areas:

  • Professional resumes and cover letters
  • Career exploration and career assessment inventories
  • Choosing a major or future career
  • Graduate school preparation
  • Job search
  • Interviewing skills (including mock interviews)
  • Managing job offers and salary negotiation
  • And much more…

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Career Resources

A resource to help you explore major-to-career related pathwaths; including recent first job after college information.

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Career Development Center
University Student Union, Room 306
5280 N. Jackson Ave, M/S SU61
Fresno, CA 93740

Career Service Hours

Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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