Career development is about more than choosing a major or landing your first job. It’s about building the skills, experiences, and confidence that will help you explore careers, pursue opportunities, and adapt throughout your life.
Experiential learning happens when you apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world experiences. Whether you’re preparing a résumé, conducting research, connecting with alumni, applying for internships, or considering graduate school, every experience helps you develop transferable skills that employers and graduate programs value.
Next Steps
Explore Your Interests
Not sure where to begin? Start by learning more about yourself.
- Reflect on your interests, values, and strengths.
- Explore different careers and industries.
- Learn about majors, internships, and graduate school.
- Meet with an advisor to talk through your ideas.
Start Planning
Career exploration doesn’t happen all at once.
- Set goals for this semester or year.
- Create an action plan that works for you.
- Learn what experiences can help you move forward.
- Revisit and adjust your plans as your interests evolve.
The experiences and skills you build now can help prepare you for internships, careers, graduate school, and opportunities you haven’t even discovered yet.
