The Career Center can assist you with both academic major and career exploration; this process looks different for each person. Additionally, we offer MARQ 1040: Career Exploration as a twelve-week, one-credit course.

KNOWING YOURSELF | RESEARCHING | NETWORKING | DECISION MAKING

KNOWING YOURSELF

Knowing yourself involves understanding the many different layers that contribute to your unique self. It can be helpful to understand your personal interest, skills, work values, and personality type as these attributes are all a part of your identity.

• Career Exploration Guide 
• Self Assessments:
  • Interest, Skills, and Values
  • Career Assessments
• Involvement:
  • Student Organizations
  • Volunteer Activities
  • Service Learning
  • Part-time/Summer Jobs
• MARQ 1040: Career Exploration
• Occupational Targets

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RESEARCHING

Researching Marquette's academic majors and minors expands your knowledge of possibilities and presents the opportunity to evaluate curriculum and possible career paths associated with your major(s) of interest. Researching various career fields and occupations expands your knowledge of different career possibilities.

• Career Research: Majors
• Career Research: Career Fields/Occupations

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NETWORKING

Networking with professionals in your field(s) of interest exposes you to industry information and can be greatly helpful in beginning and furthering your career.

• Elevator Pitch
• LinkedIn
• Informational Interviews
• Career Fair Preparation
• Networking Guide (coming soon)

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DECISION MAKING

Decision making is the process of choosing between two or more courses of action. Major/ Career decision-making can revolve around choosing an ideal position, a geographical location, or salary and other financial matters.  

• Decision Making