Appointments
The academic and career exploration (ACE) team provides individualized help for students who are choosing or changing majors. Students meet with ACE coaches for assessment feedback, academic and career exploration strategies and resources, and decision-making and goal-setting support. Schedule a academic or career exploration appointment through Handshake or by calling 865-974-5435.
Assessments
You have online access to several assessments to assist with choosing a major or career path. Individual appointments and the resources on this website will help you connect your results to UT majors and careers.
Strong Interest Inventory
The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is appropriate for students choosing a major or career path. This 291-item assessment compiles your interest patterns and compares them to satisfied professionals in various occupations. In an appointment to review your results, you will learn which areas interest you the most and how they relate to majors and careers. To take the Strong Interest Inventory, schedule a major or career exploration appointment in Handshake or call 865-974-5435 for the assessment link.
PathwayU
PathwayU is a quick, user-friendly tool that measures your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Go to PathwayU to create your account (JOIN NOW if it’s your first visit) and view your personalized reports. Click here for UT majors that align with your interests. Choose Handshake in the Job Board to explore real-time career matches.
Values Inventories
Work values relate to job tasks, setting, pay, benefits, hours, pace, etc. Lifestyle values reflect preferences such as living in a particular geographic locale, family commitments, recreation, etc.
Visit Onet values search and filter work values by Job Zone
Ask about taking a values card sort in an exploratory student appointment
Skills Inventories
Skills play a critical role in career development. Identify your skills by reflecting on your personal accomplishments, classroom performance in various subjects, previous jobs or volunteer positions held, and feedback you receive from others.
Take the short Skills Matcher assessment at Careeronestop
Visit Onet skills search and filter skills by Typical Education