Finding Your Career Direction
The first step to career success is determining what you are good at, what interests you, and what motivates you, known as self-assessment. Connect with Career Services for assistance with the following resources by calling 315.684.6615 to schedule an appointment or stopping by our drop-in hours.
Identify your top skills, interests, and motivators:
- Focus 2 (e-mail CareerServices@morrisville.edu for access code and instructions)
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (meet with Career Services for instructions)
Identify your top skills:
Identify your interests:
Identify common career options for your major:
Exploring Jobs and Career Fields
The next step in defining your ideal career is to learn as much as you can about your targeted jobs to confirm they are good matches and to determine what skills, experience, and knowledge you need to gain to successfully pursue your goals.
For the most complete picture of a future career path, use multiple, informed sources. The following websites are helpful starting places; you'll then want to confirm what you find and get more info by speaking with individuals working in your area of interest. Our Networking and Recruiting Series, Job and Internship Expo, and alumni receptions are convenient platforms for those conversations, and we can assist you in connecting with alumni, faculty, and other professionals individually too.
- CandidCareer.com
- Career Zone
- Careers in Criminal Justice
- DiscoverPolicing.org
- Explore Health Careers.org
- How to Become a Police Officer.com
- Job Shadow
- Nurse.org
- Occupational Information Network (O*NET OnLine)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Science Buddies
- The American Nurse Project
Additional Career Planning Resources
SUNY Morrisville resources:
- Academics
- Accessibility Services
- Financial Aid
- Request a Transcript
- Scholarships & Awards
- Student Activities
- Tutoring Services
Specialized resources:
- Career Guide for Students with Disabilities
- Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired employment services
- GI Bill® Comparison Tool
- H-1B visas by employer (for international students)
- Human Rights Campaign- resources for the LGBTQ community and allies
- MilitaryHire.com
- Our Ability, Inc. (for individuals with disabilities)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Education and Training
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
General resources:
- Buzzfile (employers by major)
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Employment Projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Salary Calculator
- Test Prep (for graduate entrance exams and certifications)