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Career Connections Center

The World at Your Doorstep

The beauty of a liberal arts degree is that it allows you to develop a broad range of skills that can be applied to almost any career. Employers in all fields value the abilities to communicate clearly, to work collaboratively with others, and to research and evaluate solutions to problems.

Choosing a major

Three Key Takeaways

Not sure what major to choose? You’re not alone: nationwide, about 80% of students change their major at least once. The Career Connections Center can help you consider your options and choose a major you’ll love — then build a satisfying career.

Wondering which career is right for you?

Follow these steps, and check out our extensive resources to explore careers, connect with employers and alumni, and identify what you might do after graduation.

Learn about your interests, skills, and work values
  • The STRONG Interest Inventory is a career assessment tool that helps identify well-suited career paths, based on self-reported areas of interest. Measuring career interests and workplace preference, it can be used for career exploration, choosing a major/minor, and career development. To learn more about the Strong and take the assessment, schedule an appointment with a career adviser on Handshake.
  • Clark Career Advisers: Explore your options and discuss your thoughts with one of our career advisers. Schedule an appointment on Handshake now.
Explore career options and connect with alumni
  • What Can I Do With This Major?: Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, “What Can I Do With This Major?” will help you connect major disciplines to possible careers, as well as suggest strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
  • O*Net Online: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, the O*Net Online database will help you get a detailed sense of what it’s like to work in more than 900 jobs. 
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH): Published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the OOH database offers salary data, demand outlook, and other statistics on hundreds of occupations.  
  • ClarkCONNECT: Browse alumni profiles to see what other paths Clarkies have taken through ClarkCONNECT. Reach out for informational interviews (see below).
  • LinkedIn:  Find more Clark alumni on LinkedIn, and see what paths and first jobs they have had. Reach out for informational interviews (see below).
  • Career advisers: Set up a customized plan to try out your options. Make an appointment with a career advisor on Handshake.
  • Explore more resources: Download our “Exploration Resources” PDF.
Dive deeper
  • Informational interviews:  Talk to alumni and others; learn from people in an industry that interests you.  Find them on ClarkCONNECT or LinkedIn; read our Informational Interviewing Guide for tips and useful questions.
  • Internships, volunteering, and job shadowing: Explore what’s available on Handshake to see what a career or organization is really like.
  • Career advisers: Set up a customized plan to try out your options. Make an appointment now.
career fair

Fairs and Recruiting

Employers are on campus throughout the year for career fairs, information sessions, panel discussions, and other recruiting events. Browse the events calendar so you don’t miss your chance to be face-to-face with them.

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Career Treks

Career Discovery Treks allow students to gain insight into a variety of career fields in one trip. Treks are interactive field trips where students meet with alumni, learn what skills are needed in various industries, expand their professional networks, and increase their awareness of career possibilities.

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Alumni Job Shadow Program

A job shadow offers a one-to-one opportunity for students to explore possible careers, get a behind-the-scenes look at specific companies and industries, and build their professional network. Students shadow an alumna/us employer-host for approximately one day at their workplace to learn firsthand what a typical day looks like.

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Contact Information

Career Connections Center

Office Location

Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building)
939 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01610

1-508-793-7258

1-508-421-3752 Fax

cservices@clarku.edu

Career Lab Hours

The Career Lab offers on-demand reviews of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles 12 – 4 pm weekdays. Upload your documents, or make an appointment for the Career Lab on Handshake!