Self Assessment
Struggling to find a find a major? Start by looking at YOU. What do you enjoy doing? What do you do well? The answers you come up with will help you identify the elements that can lead to satisfaction in your career. Choosing a major involves career research and some self exploration.
Interests
What do you enjoy the most? People are drawn to certain physical and mental activities. The activities you like the most are important clues in identifying the elements and qualities you desire in a career. In fact, most people who enjoy their work have some intrinsic interest in the activities they must perform. With 12 colleges and more than 110 majors to choose from, there is bound to be a good match for you at NC State! Explore your career interests and preferences by taking the Holland Interest Assessment either online or print out a copy of the assessment. This assessment can help you narrow your search and discover options you may have never considered for a major or career.
Skills
What are you good at? Skills are your talents, abilities and aptitudes. Many people seem to think they have few skills or that they do not have the right ones. Some of your most basic skills and talents may be right at your finger tips. Discover these skills and abilities by taking the iSeek Skills Assessment to see which occupations are a match for the skills that are important to you. This assessment can also serve as a valuable tool when deciding on which major best suits you skills, interests and desired occupation or field of interest.
Next time you're doubting your abilities consider the following transferable skills student-athletes possess:
Many of these skills, while valuable in sports, can also be translated to the classroom and real world. Additionally, in a job interview situation, there is great opportunity to highlight some of these skills you have developed over your athletic career and apply them to your future career in another field.
Personality
What are you like? Your personality may change but for right now it is one of the most important indicators in choosing what you will most enjoy studying and pursing as a career later in life. Try taking the Carl Jung Typology Test to identify your personality type and discover career and occupations most suitable for your personality type.
Values
How much do you know about your values and the way they might influence your major or job choices? In this context, looking at "values" refers to finding out how you feel about your work and the contribution it makes to society. People who pursue work that is congruent with their values have a better chance of feeling satisfied and successful in their chosen field.
Explore undergraduate colleges and academic departments offered at NCSU to discover possible majors that will fit your unique personality, skills, interests and values.
Graduate School
Why enter graduate school? Advancing or furthering your ability to excel in your chosen field of study or career is a smart reason for considering graduate school. The new skills and knowledge you gain from your graduate education can improve your ability to do your best work and better position yourself for more opportunities for advancement in your career.
To learn more about the Graduate School at NCSU visit their website to receive information on admissions, graduate programs offered, graduate program director information and financial support options available.
Struggling to find a find a major? Start by looking at YOU. What do you enjoy doing? What do you do well? The answers you come up with will help you identify the elements that can lead to satisfaction in your career. Choosing a major involves career research and some self exploration.
Interests
What do you enjoy the most? People are drawn to certain physical and mental activities. The activities you like the most are important clues in identifying the elements and qualities you desire in a career. In fact, most people who enjoy their work have some intrinsic interest in the activities they must perform. With 12 colleges and more than 110 majors to choose from, there is bound to be a good match for you at NC State! Explore your career interests and preferences by taking the Holland Interest Assessment either online or print out a copy of the assessment. This assessment can help you narrow your search and discover options you may have never considered for a major or career.
Skills
What are you good at? Skills are your talents, abilities and aptitudes. Many people seem to think they have few skills or that they do not have the right ones. Some of your most basic skills and talents may be right at your finger tips. Discover these skills and abilities by taking the iSeek Skills Assessment to see which occupations are a match for the skills that are important to you. This assessment can also serve as a valuable tool when deciding on which major best suits you skills, interests and desired occupation or field of interest.
Next time you're doubting your abilities consider the following transferable skills student-athletes possess:
- Understanding the value of teamwork
- Competitive nature (especially good for careers in business and sales)
- Handling pressure well
- Coachable and willing to learn
- Great sense of discipline
- Strong work ethic
- Understanding the importance of preparation
- Seeks and loves a challenge
- Self-motivated
- Mentally tough
- Understands the importance of time management
Many of these skills, while valuable in sports, can also be translated to the classroom and real world. Additionally, in a job interview situation, there is great opportunity to highlight some of these skills you have developed over your athletic career and apply them to your future career in another field.
Personality
What are you like? Your personality may change but for right now it is one of the most important indicators in choosing what you will most enjoy studying and pursing as a career later in life. Try taking the Carl Jung Typology Test to identify your personality type and discover career and occupations most suitable for your personality type.
Values
How much do you know about your values and the way they might influence your major or job choices? In this context, looking at "values" refers to finding out how you feel about your work and the contribution it makes to society. People who pursue work that is congruent with their values have a better chance of feeling satisfied and successful in their chosen field.
Explore undergraduate colleges and academic departments offered at NCSU to discover possible majors that will fit your unique personality, skills, interests and values.
Graduate School
Why enter graduate school? Advancing or furthering your ability to excel in your chosen field of study or career is a smart reason for considering graduate school. The new skills and knowledge you gain from your graduate education can improve your ability to do your best work and better position yourself for more opportunities for advancement in your career.
To learn more about the Graduate School at NCSU visit their website to receive information on admissions, graduate programs offered, graduate program director information and financial support options available.