Career Exploration

This page has been tailored to this specific community and common questions students have when exploring industry options. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. Consider meeting with a career coach to discuss your values, interests, and skills – and how they might be best utilized in a particular field of interest. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here.

What to Do With a Psychology Major: 8 Jobs You Should Consider

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If you already have or are thinking about pursuing a degree in psychology, you’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association’s Center for Workforce Studies, about 3.5 million people in the United States held a bachelor’s degree in psychology …

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4 Tips on How to Pick the Right Workplace for You

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As you get closer to graduation and begin applying for jobs, you may be thinking about all the different employment options you come across. It can be challenging to narrow down a specific place where you want to work.

As …

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Use This Trick to Enhance Your Job Search Strategy and Become More Visible to Recruiters!

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“Finding a job is easy!”- said no job seeker ever. Whether you are just entering the workforce or looking to make a career change, the job search process can be difficult and time consuming.  With so many positions to choose …

By Kristen Soprano
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When Choosing a Major is a ‘Major’ Decision

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I thought I had it all figured out when I was growing up. I had decided around fourth grade to be an elementary school teacher and didn’t waver until it was time to start college. I couldn’t admit to myself, …

By Beth Settje
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Student Success Story: Pedro Argueta

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Pedro Argueta (he/him/his) earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in May 2019. Since graduation, Pedro has secured employment with Aetna – CVS Health as a Talent Development Associate. Hear Pedro’s story …

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Identify a Major and Career

Identify a Major and Career

Reliable, intuitive decision-making with Focus 2 helps you choose a major, explore occupations, and make informed career decisions.

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The Major Experience (TME)

The Major Experience (TME)

The Major Experience (TME) is a University-wide major exploration program, designed to help students explore majors in a holistic, interactive, and intentional manner. TME …

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Majors to Careers

Majors to Careers

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your major? Are you wondering what students and alumni in …

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Vault: Research Employers

Vault: Research Employers

See rankings & reviews for companies, schools & internships. Find jobs, salary data, interview questions, résumé help, and more. When …

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Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

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Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

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 Industry Guides

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

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Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

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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