It is important that you invest the necessary time and energy into the career decision making process so you can make well-informed decisions that will lead to career fulfillment and life satisfaction.
These career decision making components can help in your journey of defining who you are and where you want to be.
Our career advisors are happy to meet with you to provide individualized support in making choices of majors and careers as well as developing your plans for the future.
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Alumni/Other
Ask Yourself:
What do I like to do?
What are my strengths?
What do I want out of a career?
What classes, jobs, and activities have I enjoyed and why?
Complete Career Assessments:
Review your results with a Career Advisor
Explore your interests, values, and skills
Identify potential majors and careers
Utilize Various Resources:
Visit websites of UWM majors – explore courses & requirements
Read descriptions of careers and watch related videos
Shadow and talk to people in jobs that interest you
Experience careers with part-time jobs, volunteering & internships
Make a Tentative or Definite Decision:
Talk with a Career Advisor to clarify your next steps
Meet with an academic advisor to develop an academic plan
Set goals and use resources for your academic success
Build your skills through on & off campus experiences