Choose a Career or a Major
Students can find careers they will enjoy by following the steps to make an informed career decision. Job satisfaction is directly related to careers that match your interests, skills, values and personality. There is a three step process 1) Complete a Self-Assessment, 2) Gather Occupational Data, 3) Explore Career Options & 4) Make a Decision.
As you complete the steps, you are also welcome to use Rick Barron's Guide to Managing Your Career. Career Services thanks Mr. Barron for his generosity in sharing this resource and for his permission to share it with USF students. Mr. Barron, MS, SPHR, CPC is a Human Resources & Career Strategist. He is currently the Human Resources Generalist with Leslie Controls, Inc in Tampa. Formerly, Rick has been the Strategic Leader in Human Resources for PGT Industries, General Manager of Human Resources for Sarasota County Government, and Corporate Employment Manager for GevityHR.
1. Self- Assessments - allow you to reflect on and determine your interests, values, skills and personality. The results of the assessment will reveal career possibilities. After completing the assessments, print out the results and go to step 2.
a. Find careers that match my personality with the
Keirsey Temperament. There is an fee
for this assessment.
b. Find careers that match my interests, skills and values with
Holland's Self Directed Search.
There is an fee for this assessment.
c. Try MyPlan with assessments for
interests, skills, values and personality. USF students must request
an access code by emailing Toni Ripo at
tripo@sar.usf.edu. PLEASE include your major and phone # in the email
request.
2. Gather Occupational Information
