Research Guides: ELSJ 23: Careers for the Common Good (Kwan): Career Research Workshop

Polls

Have you declared (or decided on) a major?

Yes: 12 votes (66.67%)

I am deciding between two or three majors: 5 votes (27.78%)

I have no idea what major I will choose.: 0 votes (0%)

-: 1 votes (5.56%)

Total Votes: 18

Do have an idea of what kind of job or career you might want?

Too many ideas!: 5 votes (27.78%)

I'm deciding between two or three ideas.: 6 votes (33.33%)

I am pretty sure I have an initial focus for my first job after college: 7 votes (38.89%)

Total Votes: 18

Through today's session, you will begin to:

Determine what kinds of information will help you choose a major or initial career path
Match information needs and search strategies to appropriate search tools

Hopefully, today and in the future, you will:

Recognize the value of browsing and other serendipitous methods of information gathering

Searching is Strategic Exploration
I encourage you to bring the spirit of this research frame to your research around careers/jobs.
NPR Hidden Brain Podcast: Design Thinking Could Help Those Who Want To Get Unstuck
If you feel stuck, read / listen to this!

Research Session Worksheet
When you submit this form, you will receive a copy of your answers for your own records. I will also share your answers with your instructor.