Gaining information about yourself and your options is the initial task of informed decision making. The following resources will assist you in this endeavor.
Learn More About Yourself
There are several online resources available to help you better understand the careers that are congruent with your interests, personality, values and skills. This narrows the number of prospects for you to research, identifies options you may not have previously considered and makes the process more manageable, instead of overwhelming.
If you are looking for initial activities to complete, consider the following self-directed assessments:
- O*Net Work Importance Profiler
- O*Net Interest Profiler Short Form
- Life Values Inventory
- South Dakota Career Interest Survey
- Career One Stop Skills Profiler
Learn More About Majors
- Review the Course Catalog.
- Browse the websites of our academic departments.
- Speak with an exploring academic advisor in the Student Success Center to learn more about the roadmap for your program.
- Identify popular occupations for your major by viewing our major maps to learn more about the careers often associated with your academic program.
- Speak with Augustana faculty or current students in the program.
Learn More About Careers
- Research the activities, training requirements and labor market forecasts for your field. Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Read about the activities, attributes, and average pay for occupations. O*Net.
- Conduct a mock job search using a commercial website, such as Indeed.com, to better understand preferred qualifications and opportunities in your preferred geographical area.
- Research license, certification and training requirements for all occupations through the Career One Stop. (This is especially helpful if you want to identify the occupations that require a specific major.)
- Speak with or shadow professionals in the occupations you are considering. Contact the Student Success Center to set up an informational interview with an Augustana graduate.
- Browse the publication of commercial organizations or professional associations. For example, Explore Healthcare Careers is a popular resource.