In this phase, students are learning about themselves, their personality, career interests and values. Students are actively exploring potential major and career paths that align with their passions and purpose.
- Do you have an idea of your career interests or things you might like to do?
- Do you know what subjects interest you?
- Do you know how to describe yourself and your personality type?
- Do you know what careers you can do with your major?
- Do you know the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to get into a certain career?
Need to Know?
Congratulations on starting your career journey! The first phase of the journey is
the need to know phase.
The need to know phase is all about students acquiring knowledge of themselves by
self-assessing their career interests, skills, values, and workplace preferences.
After having a better understand of self, students can explore potential career paths
that align with their passion and purpose. Having this solid foundation first will
help you make strategic choices in your academic life, clubs, activities and applied
learning experiences.
Career Ready Journey skills built in this phase are: Self Assess, Explore & Connect
Resources
Take all four PathwayU career assessment and explore career matches that align with your interests, personality, values, and workplace preferences. Also, see which majors at WSU connect to your desired career.
Schedule a career exploration appointment with a career coach for a guided exploration
of how your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences align with your
career matches. Talk about next steps in your career journey.
Attend a Career Fair to explore industries, network with employers, and find mentorship.
Upcoming Career Fairs
Review and assess your development of the NACE Career Competencies. These are the
skills employers are looking for in an applicant. Create a plan to build these skills
in and out of the classroom.
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Connect with an industry professional and conduct an informational interview to learn
more about their role.
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Visit What Can I Do With This Major? to explore different career paths, types of employers
that hire in a specific field, and professional development strategies based on your
major.
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Fill out each section on your Handshake Profile to completion. Make Handshake work
for you by creating a profile that contains your skills, experiences and career interests.
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