Pathways Program > Interest Assessment

When choosing a field of interest, consider your abilities, skills, natural interests, values and goals. The goal is to discover where you are best able to express your natural preferences. And while many students proceed to college without a firm grasp or exposure to their ultimate occupation, the Pathways Program is built around the belief that exposure and experiential learning will only serve to enhance future decision-making. The goal is self-discovery that seeks to eliminate disciplines and career choices that are not good matches as well as those that spark further interest.

Begin by creating a self-inventory of strengths/interests that helps assess your likes and dislikes. There are several online websites that will aid you in the personal assessment process. Refer to the recommended O*Net website below.

Browse various jobs by reading briefs descriptions as well as a list of knowledge, skills, abilities, interests and values they typically require.

Discuss your findings with key adults, such as parents or guardians and your faculty advisor at school.

Make a list of interest areas and search the Career Center database to determine if there is a potential match.

Helpful Websites
O*Net Occupational Information Network
Listing of over 12,000 job titles. Browse by occupation, job family or by description necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, interests and work values.

United States Department of Labor

Monster Job Profiles
Access profiles of various jobs, career advice, job profiles and more.