Exploration resources
Still deciding on a major or career path? This page walks you through a four-phase process to access assessments, explore options, test what fits, and create a plan. Start anywhere. Talk to a coach anytime.
Make an Academic & Career Exploration (ACE) appointment
Are you a graduate student?
This content is tailored for undergraduates.
Graduate students, see Career Exploration for Graduate Students.
See what you can do with your major
What Can I Do With This Major? features more than 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.
Explore in four steps
1. Self-assess
Identify interests, skills, personality, and values.
Take assessments
Book a personalized 1:1 exploration appointment, then take Strong Interest Inventory, PathwayU, or CliftonStrengths® assessments.
See where your assessments lead
See UT majors and careers aligned to your Holland Code, Strong Interest Inventory, or PathwayU results.
Self-assessment and CliftonStrengths
Apply your CliftonStrengths to your self-assessment journey. Use the descriptions and questions to consider how your natural talents support your career development.
Academic & Career Exploration (ACE) Coaching
Work 1:1 with an ACE Coach to connect your interests, skills, and values to majors and careers.
2. Explore
Research majors and careers.
Explore industries
Browse 14 industries, from healthcare to engineering to hospitality, with the majors that map to each.
Exploration strategies by CliftonStrengths domain
Explore careers using strategies based on your leading CliftonStrengths domain: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, or Strategic Thinking.
External research databases
Browse resources below to explore career options.
3. Experience
Test and evaluate options.
Jobs & internships
Try out career paths through internships, co-ops, externships, job shadowing, research, fellowships, and volunteering.
Classes for career exploration
Take COUN ED 205 or FYS 101, one-credit exploration classes that walk you through career decision-making with peers.
4. Transition
Create a plan and monitor progress.
Plan & apply
Once you have explored your options, plan the next step: resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, professional dress, and grad school timing.
Ready to start exploring?
Schedule with a and ACE or Career Coach who can help you connect your CliftonStrengths to specific majors, internships, and career paths.