Every career path is different, and The Exchange is here to support you in exploring options that may be right for you. Browse resources below to discover new opportunities to find the right academic and professional path for you.
Search different majors to see what careers employers relate to your area of study.This website provides information on classes to take in order to pursue a particular career.
An excellent way to evaluate which programs may be a good fit for you is to take a look at their program pages and to browse the course catalog to see what kinds of classes are offered in the department. If you are interested in learning more based on the course descriptions, that's a great sign! Talk to your academic advisor (or admissions counselor, for prospective students) about exploring different options for your major area of study.
Indiana Career Explorer will help you explore a world of career possibilities, make decisions about your future, and prepare for the next step in your education and career planning journey.
Explore careers with Sigi3, discover what you can do with your major, browse career options, and find out how to job shadow.
My O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out hat your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do.
Find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.
Understand yourself. Understand others. Help others understand you.
Students seeking to identify and develop their unique talents in their careers may benefit from taking the Clifton Strengths assessment, scheduling a Strengths coaching appointment, or attending a workshop on Clifton Strengths from The Exchange. Browse below for instructions and details.
Create an account by entering your name and setting a password.
You will receive an Account Register email from Gallup Marketing with a link to confirm your email address. (Check spam folder if needed. The activation link stays active for 24 hours.)
Once you have activated your account, you will log in and click the Let’s Go link on the main page to take the assessment.
Complete the assessment and submit your results.
Review, download, and save your Signature Themes, Strengths Insight, and Strengths Insight and Action-Planning Guide. (Found on the right side of your screen under Personalized Strengths Exports.)
If you have a classroom presentation on CliftonStrengths coming up:
Be sure to complete your assessment at least 3 business days ahead of The Exchange’s visit to your class. This will ensure your results will be included in the class data.
Bring your electronic or printed reports (listed in Step 7) with you that day. (We’ll be able to pull your results, so no need to send them our way.)
If you are completing this assessment on your own and not part of a class requirement:
You can schedule an appointment in Handshake to learn more about CliftonStrengths and your individual results.
Watch videos of people in a particular career path to get an idea of real-world experience.
Check out comprehensive data in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, including data about pay, education requirements, and growth rate for different jobs.
Browse jobs that are currently in demand for the state of Indiana.
For alumni or online/accelerated program students who have established careers, we at The Exchange know that changing careers can be a challenging and thrilling turn of events. Remember that we still offer our full career support services for all students and alumni. You're not alone!
Videos courtesy of CandidCareer and WGBH.
Networking
Finding an industry professional to shadow or to interview about their job is an excellent way to explore your career interests and get an idea of what type of work you would like to do. More than that, it is an excellent opportunity to build your network so you can learn about future opportunities for employment. For more information about networking, browse the below videos and visit our job search strategies page.
Find Alumni Connections and Prospective Mentors
Students seeking mentorship in their academic and career journey can check out ReuKnighted, our alumni platform connecting students and alumni from all over the globe.