In a previous piece, we discussed the importance of carving out time, establishing goals and using a variety of methods and tools to explore different careers. A key aspect of career exploration is ...

After self-assessment, you will enter the exploration stage, where you can put your excellent research skills to good use exploring your options and the types of industries and jobs that align with ...

Students need quality advising and career exploration opportunities earlier in their academic careers. When it comes to improving the performance of our education systems, much of the debate usually ...

Many students come to their career advising appointments with just one question: What do Ph.D. (or master’s) students who earned a degree in my field go on to do professionally if they don’t become a ...

From the time we’re kids, we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a big question — one that many students struggle to answer. Without real exposure to different career paths or ...

Career exploration in middle school isn’t about locking students into a track; it’s about unlocking possibilities during a pivotal stage in their development and academic journeys. Too often, our ...

According to the Post Graduation Readiness Report by YouScience, 83 percent of students cannot connect the skills from school to future employment. Similarly, recent research shows that while 88 ...

Want to know what a career is really like? Ask someone with first-hand experience. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice and information is called an informational interview.

With resources from personalized advising to workshops that hone your interview skills, Willamette University's Office of Career Development is here to ensure that every step you take is geared ...