Career Wellness is about finding work that feels meaningful, aligns with your values, and fits your lifestyle — whether that’s a traditional 9–5, a creative hustle, or something in between. Since your career will take up a large part of your life, it’s worth taking the time to discover what fits you best.
Beyond your coursework, things like job shadowing, discovery interviews, personality assessments, internships and volunteer work are great ways you can explore the work that is fulfilling for you. It’s normal for it to take time to discover the best fit. The resources below can support you along the way
Ways to Practice:
- Explore internship and volunteer opportunities
- Establish work/school or work/life boundaries
- Shadow or interview someone in your desired field
- Career visioning
- Take a professional headshot
- Create or update your LinkedIn account
- Network with alumni
- Have someone review your resume and cover letter
Career Wellness Resources
- University Career Services (UCS) – Workshops, job boards, resume, Handshake access