Explore Your Interests
Career exploration is a process of discovering what matters to you, learning about different possibilities, and trying new experiences. Your interests, strengths, and goals will evolve over time, and that’s normal. We can help you build skills, make connections, and discover opportunities that align with your interests.
Take time to reflect on:
- Your interests and curiosities
- Skills and strengths you’ve developed
- Values that matter most to you
- Causes and communities you care about
- Work environments where you thrive
- Goals for your future
Career assessments and self-reflection tools can help you generate ideas and identify patterns, but there is no single “right” answer or perfect career path.
What Could I Do?
Learn about:
- Career pathways and industries
- Internships and experiential learning opportunities
- Research experiences
- Jobs and career fields connected to different majors
- Graduate school options
One major can lead to many different careers, and many careers welcome people from a variety of academic backgrounds. Talking with alumni can help you understand what different jobs look like and what skills employers value.
Who Can Help?
The Middlebury community offers many ways to explore careers and connect with others.
- Peer Career Advisors – Stop by Quick Questions for support with career exploration, résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and internship or job searches.
- Career Advisors – Meet one-on-one with a Career Center advisor to discuss your interests, goals, and next steps.
- Alumni – Connect with Middlebury alumni on Midd2Midd to learn about industries, career paths, and life after college.
- Faculty and Mentors – Faculty members, coaches, supervisors, and mentors can help you identify strengths and explore opportunities.
- Signature Programs – Explore careers and build connections through programs connect students with alumni, and employers while providing insight into careers, industries, and emerging trends:
