Career Exploration

Career Exploration - Find Your Path

Career exploration is a process, and the Career Exploration Team is here to help! We can assist KSU students and alumni with:

Choosing a major, or deciding between majors
Identifying your unique skills and strengths
Discovering what matters most to YOU in a career
Finding careers that align with your values, interests, and abilities
Exploring career options within relevant industries
Navigating a career or industry change

Check out our resources below!

Begin Your Journey - where are you on your path?

At the Trailhead

I need help deciding on a career path or major
Branching Paths

I know my major, what are my career options?
Compass Connections

I know my path, how can I engage further?

Resources

YouScience

YouScience is an in-depth assessment identifying your top strengths and interests to match you with different career options. Appointment required: schedule a one-on-one meeting to request your YouScience activation code.
O*Net

A quick assessment to explore your top interests and connect these to major and career options.
Steppingblocks

Use this to access a custom personality report and view the career pathways KSU grads have taken using the Search360 tool.
Zippia

A place to view top careers within a major or industry and see key details about jobs (pros and cons, key skills, projected growth and salary and need by state).
Career Bliss

Research jobs, salaries, and companies to make confident, informed decisions about your career path.
What Can I Do With My Major

A great foundation resource to view different starting points within a major. Explore various career paths, including job options, potential employers, and professional associations.
My Next Move

Discover career options through industry, keyword, or interest. Learn more about job duties, skills, education requirement connected to various jobs.
Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.
KSU VIPS

Students with an Undeclared Major, as well as students who are considering changing their major, can combine major exploration and academic advising with Owl Advising. Owl Advising builds in the VIPS approach into their academic advising to help students understand how academic credits fit with the majors that best fit them.