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
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
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
Campus Opportunities
GatorXperience Student Organizations
Explore How Do I…? Guides
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.
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.