Discover connections between majors and career paths that match Personality, Interests, Skills, and Values. Understand job outlook, trends, salary information and requirements for specific careers.
Resources:
Explore
Learning and researching a career and/or educational path that matches interest, skills, abilities, and values.
In the Explore phase you should have earned 19-30 credit hours.
Objectives During the Explore Phase
Gain valuable inside knowledge of particular careers of interest. Gain knowledge of educational options related to careers interest.
Resources:
- Set up informational interviews in careers of interest
- Work or volunteer in an area of interest
- Explore STLCC Programs
- Complete the occupational research worksheet
What Actions Can You Take in the Explore Phase?
- Finalize your academic plan with your academic advisor
- Meet with a career specialist to become familiar with services including updating your resume and creating a cover letter template
- Review the results or complete the assessments on FOCUS 2
- Become familiar with majors and programs offered at St. Louis Community College
- Participate in clubs, organizations, student government, and extracurricular activities on campus
- Attend or volunteer for the career fairs
- Join Handshake, your new career management platform, to explore career paths, find jobs and internships, and connect with students and alumni that have landed the job you want.
- Create a LinkedIn account
- Develop your elevator pitch
- Attend the transfer and career fairs
Meet with an Academic Advisor or Career Specialist
Academic advisors and career specialists are available to assist you in making your career connections.
- Academic advisors can assist you in getting started with career exploration and programs
offered at STLCC.
Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment - Career specialists will assist you with your career exploration after you have completed
the Focus 2 assessment and/or have decided on your career.
Schedule an appointment with a Career Specialist