My Major Discovery

Major Discovery Steps

Explore the best place to start in selecting a major and career path.

Many individuals will work over 100,000 hours in a lifetime, yet more time might be spent deciding which car to buy. Taking the time to discover what major and career you would like to pursue can be an exciting adventure and a valuable use of time.

Mark each of the following statements as true or false. Check the answer that is closest to what you believe about yourself today.

First Name:

Last Name:

Student ID Number:

Email:

* I am an undeclared student:

True

False

Discovery Step 1 - Who Am I

* I am aware of my strengths & weaknesses:

True

False

* I know about the kinds of activities that interest me in regard to work activities, course subjects and hobbies:

True

False

* I have a clear understanding of my personality traits and what personal values I cherish the most:

True

False

* I know which environments are best for me to learn & work:

True

False

* I know what I am looking for in a career and/or major:

True

False

* I have known what type of career and/or major I want to pursue for more than one year:

True

False

Discovery Step 2 - Matchmaking

* I have enough information about which majors may lead to possible career fields:

True

False

* I know what people do in the occupations in which I am interested:

True

False

* I am sure my abilities are compatible with certain majors and career fields:

True

False

* The occupations that I am considering will pay me enough to live the kind of life I want and I am aware of the future job outlook for this field:

True

False

* I have interviewed 3 or more people in the occupations that interest me:

True

False

* I am certain that my current career and academic choices are right for me:

True

False

Discovery Step 3 - Decision Time

* I am clear about the whole issue of how to make a career decision or declare a major:

True

False

* I have experience setting and achieving goals:

True

False

* I am satisfied with the decisions I have made in my life:

True

False

* I know when I have made a good choice:

True

False

* I am comfortable if I choose to change my mind at a later date:

True

False

* I have made a decision about what majors I would like to pursue:

True

False

Your Results

The first step that has 3 or more false responses is where you will begin your Major Discovery:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Please indentify your beginning step.

Assessment Adapted from the University of Waterloo Career Development Manual

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