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Career exploration

The world of work is full of exciting possibilities and the line between major and career is rarely straight. Career Services resources are available to help you explore careers and majors. Discover your interests and strengths with career assessments. Explore industries, regions and educational considerations using interactive data tools. Reflect on your professional goals and values. Wherever you're headed, we’ll help you find your direction.

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FOCUS 2

FOCUS 2 is designed to assess and evaluate your skills and interests to pinpoint strengths and better match academic and career options.

Access FOCUS 2

First time users

First-time users can complete the student self-registration form using the access code: Vandals. Write down your username and password to access the system later.

Using FOCUS 2

Self-assessments

For best results, take all five assessments in this section. Based on responses, FOCUS 2 will generate a list of occupations (and majors) for you to explore.

Set up a meeting

A career advisor can debrief your assessment results with you and guide you in making an action plan. Contact careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6121 to request an appointment.

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Access FOCUS 2

Evaluate your skills and interests with FOCUS 2.

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Career Explorer

This career assessment tool will help you explore your interests, preferences and personality and suggest your compatibility with a range of careers.

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What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field and strategies to maximize opportunities.

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Degree Finder

An interactive way to discover degrees and majors at U of I based on interests, desired careers, goals and more.

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Additional ideas to explore your career interests

Meet with a career consultant

Discuss your interests, explore possibilities and make an action plan to pursue a compatible major or career. Schedule an appointment on Handshake or email careerservices@uidaho.edu.

Experiential learning

Test out your interests through experiential learning activities like:

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Enroll in a major exploration class

Having difficulty selecting a major, contemplating what you want to do with your major, or exploring career options? Enroll in the career and major exploration course offered each spring and fall semester. Work with your advisor to add this class to your course load. Questions? Contact careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6121.

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Career Finder

Find a career from current local data on wages, employment, job postings, education and training.

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