Getting Started

The O*NET Interest Profiler is here to help you explore your interests and how those interests can relate to your future career.

Whether you are looking to identify your skills through a career assessment or explore different career paths, Future Ready Iowa may be a place to start!  

If you are looking to understand yourself, others, or a team better, 16Personalities may assist you.

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast-track their career explorations both at home and abroad.

Exploring Careers

Interested in learning more about different occupations? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides general information on what occupations involve, how to become one, job outlook, and more.

Want to hear directly from professionals talking about their industry? Candid Career has videos available for a variety of occupations to help you learn and explore.  

O*Net OnLine helps you explore occupations through searches involving abilities, interests, skills, job duties, and more.

Careeronestop is a place to explore career clusters, profiles, and videos to learn more about an industry. Self-assessments are available as well.

Campus Resources

Health and Human Sciences Career Services is available to discuss career exploration resources in more detail. You can schedule an appointment with us in CyHire. There are also many other campus resources available.

  • Majors

    Find your major in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

  • Internships

    Read student internship stories to learn more about their exeriences.

  • Job Titles

    Explore the job titles do our graduates have when they enter the workforce.

  • Reports

    Take a look at post-graduation outcomes and internship reports.

  • Career Counseling

    ISU offers career counseling to help you determine your strengths, values, and interests.

Connecting

  • Career Fairs

    Career fairs are a great opportunity to explore and connect with employers right here on campus.

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    LinkedIn

    Utilize LinkedIn to explore and connect with employers virtually.

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    Informational Interviews

    An informational interview is an opportunity to learn about the experiences of someone working in a field or company that interests you.