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Explore Majors/Careers

• Career Planning Guidelines (PDF)
• A Guide to Theological Reflection on Vocation (PDF)
• SIGI 3 career-planning software
• Self-assessments
• What can I do with a major in . . . ?
• Whitworth Career Networking Service

Tips for Exploring Majors & Careers:

• Self-Assessment
  Spend time assessing your interests, values, strengths, dislikes, abilities, personal qualities, talents, experiences, and skills. Complete the SIGI 3 career-planning software or one of the self-assessments available online.
  
  
• Talk With Faculty
  Find out which classes relate to certain majors and careers.
  
  
• Gain Work Experience
  Working at a variety of jobs will help you decide the job conditions that best fit your needs and personality. Explore internship and volunteer opportunities.
  
  
• Talk with Professionals
  Obtain a realistic view of certain jobs and occupations. Ask professionals in certain fields for pros and cons regarding their jobs, and ask them for suggestions about which classes you should take.
  
  
• Network
  It's never too soon to start building a network system. Build relationships with faculty, staff, peers, and alumni. (Take advantage of the Whitworth Alumni Career Networking Service.)
  
  
• Set Goals and Deadlines
  At one point, you need to make decisions and work to make them successful. Choose a major that fits your needs at this time, and realize that you can change your mind later. Review the Whitworth Career Services Four-Year Career Plan (PDF), and research majors by utilizing "What can I do with a major in... ?"