Exploring/Multiple Interests

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If you are still deciding on a career industry or have interests in several industries, we encourage you to explore the information and resources on the specific industry pages. It is not just one single factor that determines one’s path. The key to making informed choices involves a combination of activities: self-exploration, research, and experiential engagement (e.g., student activities, volunteering). Moreover, making a decision about a career does not close off other possibilities. Most people’s careers will likely change direction 5-6 times over the course of their lifetime.

As you explore your options, it may help for you to think about how those possibilities connect to who you are and what you want your career to represent. Here are a few factors to consider:

  • Values (What’s important to you?)
  • Personality (How do you describe yourself?)
  • Interests (What do you enjoy?)
  • Strengths (What is easy for you to do?)
  • Skills (What can you do well?)
  • Past experiences/activities (What has been meaningful to you?)
  • Personal goals (short- and long-term) (What do you hope to do?)

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Career Resources


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Firsthand Guides

Vault Guide to Writing and Editing Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Writing and Editing Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Career Guide to Real Estate, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to Real Estate, Third Edition

Whether the economy is strong or weak, people will always need places to live, work, and shop, and there will …

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Vault Guide to Alternative Health Care Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Alternative Health Care Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Marketing Jobs

Vault Guide to Marketing Jobs

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

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Vault Career Guide to the Internet and Social Media, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to the Internet and Social Media, Third Edition

In the United States alone, roughly 87 percent of the population use the Internet, many of whom participate in social …

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Vault Guide to Child Care Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Child Care Jobs, Second Edition

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