Career Exploration

If you’re exploring career options and industries, it’s important to take time to reflect on your interests, passions, and skills. Consider what truly excites and motivates you, and think about how you can align that with the descriptions provided for various industries.

Explore different industries through research, informational interviews, job shadowing, or internships to gain firsthand insights. Keep an open mind and be willing to explore new avenues, as your career journey may take unexpected turns.

Remember, finding the right fit often involves a combination of self-discovery, exploration, and taking calculated risks. Trust in your abilities and embrace the process of exploring different industries to find the path that resonates with your unique aspirations and goals.


Ready to start exploring? Here are some ways to get started:

Follow these 50+ Black-Owned Businesses on Handshake!

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From Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, there are dozens of Black-owned companies on Handshake that hire students and young alumni. Check out this article from Handshake for the list, and consider “Following” the companies on Handshake, or reaching …

By Maya Herran
Maya Herran Career Advisor; Instructor: Career Awareness (EXLN 101)
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10 of the most popular questions (with answers) asked by job seekers early in their careers

We all have questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways for us to learn. And some questions just never seem to go away as much as they shift from being asked by one person to another. For example, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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15 Jobs of the Future (and the Skills You Need to Land Them Now)

Some people have known what they wanted to be when they grew up since they were nine years old. Other people get to their junior year of college and are still considering options. While there’s no one “right way” to …

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Career Resources

Wondering who offers internships & training programs, and hires new grads? Check this list, compiled by career expert Gorick Ng.

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