Take Your First Steps
There are several things you can do now to prepare for the road ahead. Below are our top three recommendations of ways you can get started. You'll also find online tools to help you explore majors, discover your strengths, and learn about the career paths of U of U alumni.
1. Create A
Resume
Use this worksheet to create a resume that represents your current skills & accomplishments.
2. Log-in To
Handshake
Complete your Career Interest Survey in Handshake to see jobs and internships meant for you!
3. Identify Your
People
List the people who can support you in reaching your educational & professional goals.
Tools for Exploration
What Can I do With This Major?
This tool will help you learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Focus 2
This FREE online assessment will help you narrow down your personal preferences, values, interests and skills and provides suggestions on career paths that may be of interest to you. You can access this tool through Handshake!CliftonStrengths
We all have natural talents that make us unique. When we focus on our strengths instead of our weaknesses, we can reach new heights. CliftonStrengths for Students identifies your top 5 natural talents and provides action steps you can take to apply those talents into your life as a student.
This assessment costs $24.99 for students.
Where are U of U alums?
Each year, University of Utah graduates accept offers in Utah, across the U.S., and around the world. Use this tool to see where U alums landed and what they're doing now.
O-NET
Learn about hundreds of occupations. Search for careers based on industry, job outlook, and interest categories.The Occupational Outlook Handbook
This tool gives you up-to-date information on different career paths. It dives into salaries, job outlook, and how to get into the field.
More Assessments
There are a number of other assessments to help you navigate what career paths might be best for you. The Myers-Brigss Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) are a few you can try! To learn more about these assessments, please contact us through email or 801-581-6186.IDENTITY AT WORK
CPDC is dedicated to celebrating and supporting all facets of a student’s identity. We also recognize that one’s intersectionality can affect interests, and sometimes concerns related to career exploration. Click the button to see career resources specific to different identities.