Once you have conducted some self-assessment (through counseling, career assessments and/or by taking the GENL 121 Personal Life and Career Planning course), you will want to incorporate the learning you have done about yourself into the next phase of the Career Action Plan: Exploring Careers.
While you may feel a sense of urgency to begin applying for positions, gathering information about specific careers is an essential step in the career development process. Use the resources below to help you determine if a particular career is a good fit for you.
What Can I Do with This Major?
Learn about career options related to your major. Note the printable information (PDFs) and the web links. This is a great resource if you're unsure about your major, or if you're thinking about next steps.
Career Insider
This online resource contains detailed industry guides, thousands of company profiles, career advice articles and videos, industry and occupational profiles, and more. Follow the instructions for “New Users” the first time you log in.
Publications
The Career Center's resource library contains a variety of books, periodicals, and video resources on self-assessment, career exploration, occupational information, internship/job search strategies and graduate school.
Career Mentor Database
Networking with professionals who are working in the fields that interest you is a great way to discover whether a given career is right for you. The Career Mentor Database is a free networking/career mentoring resource available to TU students through Hire@TU. Alumni are waiting for you to contact them – connect with a career mentor today!
Related Web Sites
These links take you to major- or industry-specific sites that provide career and job search resources related to your field(s) of interest.
The Career Center
7800 York Road Building, Suite 206 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call to schedule an appointment.
Express Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m. (No appointment needed for 15-minute consultation)
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
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