Major and Career Exploration

Explore Majors and Careers

Need help deciding on a major or career? We are here to help! Feel free to set up a Career Success Coaching appointment with your Career Success Coach to ensure you are on the right path.

Self-Assess

Identify interests, skills, personality, and values

Career Assessments

Discover

Research majors and careers

What Can I Do With This Major/Minor? – Identify typical employers and strategies for entering more than 90 fields
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Learn what they do, how to become one, job outlook, and similar occupations
ONET – Browse by job family to compare work tasks, skills, education, training, and credentials
Career One Stop – Search occupational profiles including industry growth and wage data by state
Candid Career – Watch informational video interviews featuring industry professionals
SeekUT - Data that tells you what real UT Tyler graduates are earning
Indeed Job Search Academy - We’ve partnered with Indeed—the world’s #1 job site—to bring you an exclusive, free career development experience.

Plan

Career Readiness Guide

Year 1 - Your Future Starts Here!

Career/Self-Development & Teamwork

Complete the Focus 2 Career Assessment.
Join and participate in extracurricular activities, such as student clubs or professional organizations.
Create a resume and cover letter.
Complete student profile in Handshake
Schedule an appointment with a Career Success Coach to identify careers that complement your strengths and interests.
Begin the Career-Ready Microcredential.

Year 2 - Create Your Future, One Step at a Time

Technology & Communication

Complete the Gallup CliftonStrengths Career Assessment.
Take a professional headshot with the Professional Headshot Photo Booth. University Center, 3rd Floor
Explore internship opportunities with your Career Success Coach.
Volunteer on and off campus to enhance soft skills.
Attend workshops and career fairs hosted by the Office of Career Success.
Create a LinkedIn profile. Start building professional connections.
View Candid Career to:
- Conduct informational interviews with those who are working in your field of interest
- Create your Elevator Pitch

Year 3 - Building Career Confidence!

Leadership & Critical Thinking

Complete the Strong Interest Inventory. Contact your Career Success Coach to get started.
Attend workshops, employer panels and career fairs hosted by the Office of Career Success.
Complete an internship.
Explore Coursera Career Academy to earn valuable credentials & unlock role specific training.
Practice your interviewing skills with your Career Success Coach.
Update your resume & cover letter.
If you are considering graduate school, meet your Career Success Coach to discuss graduate school applications.

Year 4 - Ready , Set, Success!

Professionalism

Update your professional headshot with the Professional Headshot Photo Booth located on the 3rd floor of the University Center.
Attend workshops and career fairs hosted by the Office of Career Success.
Search Handshake for jobs.
Update your LinkedIn profile and make sure your social media accounts are professional and appropriate.
Practice your interviewing skills with your Career Success Coach.
Complete the Career-Ready Microcredential.
Identify professional references and request letters of recommendation.
Complete the First Destination Survey.

BE-A-PRO - Professionalism Course

The professionalism course is designed to help you develop the professional skills and workplace habits needed for success in any role, both now and in the future.
Through a series of interactive modules, you will:

Learn what professionalism looks like in the workplace and why it matters.
Explore habits that shape your reputation, including punctuality, initiative, attention to detail, reliability, and time management.
Practice workplace etiquette, including professional dress, communication, and positive interactions.

Enroll in BE-A-Pro

Experience

Evaluate options

Talk to your Career Success Coach about Internship or Volunteer Opportunities