Getting Started
Career ServicesFinding your career direction
The first step to career success is identifying what you are good at, what interests you, and what motivates you, known as self-assessment. We suggest you complete two or three of the following assessments then meet with Career Services to discuss your findings. Call 315.64.6615 to schedule an appointment.
Assessing your skills:
Assessing your interests:
Assessing your motivators:
Exploring jobs and career fields
The next step to defining your ideal career path is to learn as much as you can about your targeted job(s) and career field(s) to make sure they are the match you envision. You also need to determine what skills, experience, and knowledge you need to acquire in and out of the classroom.
Use the following websites to start your research then meet with Career Services to learn how to reach out to individuals working in your fields of interest – alumni, friends of the Morrisville community, professionals on LinkedIn – to get an even more complete picture.
- America’s Career InfoNet
- Career Zone
- Career Cornerstone Center
- Explore Health Careers.org
- Job Shadow
- Occupational Information Network (O*NET OnLine)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Science Buddies
- The American Nurse Project
- Wetfeet.com
Additional Career Planning Resources
- Cost of Living Calculator
- FinBox (for students entering the financial industry)
- Find Your Spot
- MBA Online Resource
- Salary Calculator
- Test Prep (for graduate entrance exams and certifications)
