Tag Archives: How to research different career options

Find a volunteer placement that meets your needs

Students & New Grads»   Want to build skills and experience?»  How to gain volunteer experience» Find a volunteer placement that meets your needs Learn more about the upcoming volunteer fair!  Volunteer Search Reflection: Take some time to reflect on your passions, interests, and experiences to determine what sort of volunteer work aligns with who you are. […]

Participate in a co-op or internship

Students & New Grads»   Want to build skills and experience?»  How to develop specific skills» Participate in a co-op or internship An internship or co-op placement—whether paid or unpaid—is an excellent way to connect with people in your field of interest, explore your fit for a particular occupation, and develop valuable work experience related to your […]

Network/connect with people in the field

Students & New Grads»  Wondering about career options?»  How to research different career options»   Network/connect with people in the field Connecting with others is one of the most important aspects of your career development for researching potential careers, networking with people in fields you’re interested in, seeking out or creating career opportunities, and looking for a job. […]

Conduct Occupational Research

Students & New Grads»  Wondering about career options?»  How to research different career options» Conduct Occupational Research Researching occupations isn’t that different from doing academic research—something you already know how to do! Here are a variety of resources that can help you find information about industries, companies, occupations, and specific positions. You can't figure out what might […]