Below are possible indicators associated with each career development step. After reviewing these, click on the link of the step where you currently see yourself.
STEP I: EXPLORATION
- Have no declared major or are unhappy in your current major.
- Are having difficulty making choices related to career planning.
- Are uncertain about personal interests, abilities, and values related to careers.
- Are finding that course selection thus far has been based primarily on the opinions of family members and friends.
- Call the Counseling Center to schedule a career counseling appointment.
STEP II: TENTATIVE CHOICE
- Have declared a major.
- Have narrowed choice of major to several related areas.
- Can specify choice of a particular career cluster (e.g. Health Services).
- Are in the process of seeking more in-depth information about self or careers to validate specific preferences.
- Call the Counseling Center to schedule an appointment.
- Visit the Career Services Center.
STEP III: REALISTIC APPRAISAL & ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT
- Have pursued further involvement with career choice (e.g. internships, volunteer/leadership opportunities, professional organizations).
- Have developed some primary associations with other students and faculty members in the chosen field of study.
- Recognize the importance of accurately assessing values, interests, and abilities related to your chosen field.
- Visit the Career Services Center for information about internships and other opportunities.
STEP IV: IMPLEMENTATION
- Have met or are meeting degree requirements.
- Can articulate a career plan consistent with chosen academic program.
- Plan to work after graduation and are developing job search strategies.
- Plan to attend graduate or professional school and are seeking admission.
- Visit the Career Services Center.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is dedicated to promoting the psychological health of students at Marquette University. We offer mental health services to be able to respond to the emotional and career exploration needs of undergraduate, graduate and professional college students, and the prevention resources to reinforce healthy development.