You will need to explore to gain a better understanding of who you are and the majors and careers that might be a good fit for you. Gaining experience in these areas can help to solidify your choices and make a major or career decision you are confident about.
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Complete the Focus 2 Career online assessment and reflect on past experiences to identify skills, values and interests that are important to you in your career
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Read about programs at OSU-Cascades and discuss major and minor options with your Academic Advisor
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Talk to Faculty and upperclassmen in majors you are interested in for additional information
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Visit the What Can I Do With My Degree page to research potential career directions for each major
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Take a wide variety of classes to broaden your exposure to various majors and career paths
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Utilize online resources to learn more about specific occupations that you are interested in
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Network with employers and alumni to perform informational interviews to gather additional information about specific companies and/or occupations
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Schedule an appointment with the Career Development Center to discuss what you have learned and how you can apply this knowledge to making decisions about majors and career paths
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Explore graduate and professional school paths related to career choices
Gain Experience
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Get involved in campus clubs and organizations and take advantage of leadership opportunities if possible
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Explore opportunities to study abroad to enhance cross-cultural knowledge and skills
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Actively engage in your community through volunteer activities
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Consider an on-campus job or part-time job while you are in school to build on your skills and experience