Major Exploration
With so many majors available, where do you start?
These resources will assist you in learning more about majors and careers to gain a better understanding of the daily tasks and activities, typical salary, the work environment, and more.
Careers
In order to help you decide what is most important to you, discover which career fields you may excel in, determine other questions you need to consider, or to explore future career options, please talk to your school counselor.
Whether you want to pursue a degree in higher education first, or simply jump-in to the workforce, there are a few aspects about planning for a future career that you will need to know.
What type of position you want and the focus area
What type of people you want to work with
Whether you want to work at a desk or "in the field"
Location of the job and how far it is away from family
Whether or not affordable living options are available
Qualifications and requirements
Application documents (Resume, Cover Letter, etc.)
Interviewing
Following-up after the interview
What you will do if you aren't hired
Receiving a job offer
Which questions to ask about the position offer Accepting vs. declining a position
Beginning a new position
Major and Career Inventories
"I don't know what to major in or what career I want..."
Helps determine your Top 5 potential majors based off of your interests, previous coursework, and working habits.
Career Indicator based off of Interests, Skills, and Knowledge.
Visual Career Interest Test
This will help you determine potential careers based off of your values, likes, interests, and favorite subjects.
career exploration
"I don't know what types of careers are out there..."
This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations! Includes information about the work environment, how to become one, and more.
Learn more about day-to-day activities, skills, technology, and more.
Browse occupations by category or keyword and view a description, salary, skills, education, and more for careers.
California CareerZone is a proven, successful career exploration and planning system designed especially for students.