Explore Careers: What Can I Do With This Major?

Your Major Isn't Your Destiny

Your major can open doors to more careers than you might expect. Whether you've declared a major or are still exploring, this guide will help you discover career possibilities, connect your interests and skills to different fields, and plan your next steps.

Get Started

Not sure where to begin? Watch our Undecided on a Major or Career Direction? webinar to explore how your interests, strengths, and values can help shape your career direction.

Then, follow the steps below and use the resources provided to explore your options and move forward with confidence. 

Explore Careers

Think about what you enjoy, what you do well, and what matters to you. What subjects interest you? What strengths do you bring to a project? What kind of work would feel meaningful?

Explore Your Interests

My Next Move Interest Profiler — Explore careers based on your interests

CareerExplorer — Explore career options based on interests, personality, and value

Reflection Worksheets

Values Worksheet

Personal Reflection Worksheet

Know Yourself Worksheet

Compare at least two careers. Look at typical responsibilities, education requirements, skills, salary ranges, work settings, and employment outlook. Which options fit your interests and priorities?

Research Tools

Occupational Outlook Handbook — Research pay, education, duties, and job outlook

O*NET Online — Compare tasks, skills, and work environments

Worksheets

Exploring Careers & Majors Worksheet

Job Research Worksheet

Learn about careers firsthand by connecting with faculty, alumni, and professionals. Student organizations, research, volunteering, internships, and campus jobs can also help you explore your interests and build skills.

Resources and Tools to Connect

Informational Interview Guide

SF State Alumni on LinkedIn

Campus Opportunities

Career Events & Fairs

GatorXperience Student Organizations

Explore How Do I…? Guides

Grow My Network?

Find a Job or Internship

Ready to move forward? Identify one to three careers you'd like to explore further. Choose a next step, such as connecting with an alum, joining a student organization, applying for an internship, or researching qualifications.

Your career direction may change as you gain experience. Revisit your goals and adjust your plan as you learn more.

Considering a different major? Meet with an academic advisor to discuss your options.

Academic Advising

Need Help?

Meet with a CLD Career Counselor to explore career options related to your major, review what you learned, and identify your next steps.

Schedule an Appointment