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Your career starts here.

Whether you’re unsure of your major, trying to figure out what you can do with your degree, or discovering the path you thought you were on may no longer be the right one for you—you have come to the right place!

Career exploration is about getting curious, talking to people and trying things out to discover the possibilities! This process is ongoing, so whether you’re a first-year student just getting started, a sophomore trying to decide on a major, a junior or senior considering post-grad options, or an alumnus/a looking to change careers, your career development never really ends—so embrace the journey!

Below are resources, events, and alumni profiles designed to help you explore and create your own vision for your future career. Check out some or all of these, and you’re welcome to schedule an appointment with a career advisor to help you get started, discuss your thoughts further, and create an action plan.

Get Curious

Keep exploring and looking at different things you can pursue with your degree and experiences.

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Talk to People

Connect with others to learn about possibilities.

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Try Stuff Out

Build a unique experience by trying new things.

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Tell Your Story

Convey all that you do and what inspires you.

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Civilian Careers in U.S. Intelligence and National Security

Published on January 5, 2022

“THE U.S. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY (IC) offers a wide range of interesting, engaging, and exciting career paths. Whether you choose to work at an intelligence agency as a career civilian or to support the Community through work at a private sector …

By Tonya Dickerson
Tonya Dickerson Career Advisor
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Four Virtual Resources to Help You Explore Career Paths

Published on December 17, 2021

The Greene Center provides a variety of resources that can help you explore different career paths that you may be interested in.

By Nandini Samanta ('22)
Nandini Samanta ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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CASC 104: The Most Useful Course You’ll Ever Take

Published on December 16, 2021

I took CASC 104 on a whim, based on one random email I saw advertising it. It was probably the best course registration decision I will ever make.

By Nandini Samanta ('22)
Nandini Samanta ('22) Peer Career Advisor
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Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Resources and Tools

Informational Interviewing

What is an informational interview?

An informational interview is a meeting, either virtually or in-person, to learn more about a …

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Recommended courses to help you explore careers

CASC 104 – Designing your Life

Taught by Caiazza, Hernandez, McKenzie, Wang, Bratt
Don’t know what you want to do with your life? Or maybe you do but don’t know how to get…
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CASC 104 – Designing Your Life – Health Professions Edition

Taught by Jonathan Bratt
Considering a life or career in the health professions? Unsure of all the possibilities in the healthcare field or how…
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CASC 394i: Special Internship (0.5 Credit)

Taught by Kellie Hernandez
For students who need to receive academic credit for CPT purposes, employer requirements, or looking for a transcript notation. All…
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CASC 394: Independent Internship (1 – 4 Credits)

Taught by Kellie Hernandez
*Please note: CASC 394 (1-4 credits) is full for Spring 2022.* Looking to get academic credit for an internship? This…
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CASC 504: PhD Careers & Internship Prep (spring only)

Taught by Alissa Clark
Designed to assist early PhD students in the humanities and social sciences to identify, develop, and communicate competencies that make…
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Clinical Research Readiness Program (Online, 0 Credits)

Students interested in working with human subjects in a health-related research or internship position can complete all necessary certifications by…
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Career Service Hours

Day of the week
 Career Center Hours PCA Drop-In Hours
Monday 9am – 5pm 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 5pm  
Wednesday 9am – 5pm 12pm - 3pm
Thursday 9am – 5pm  
Friday 9am – 5pm 12pm - 4pm

Learn more about 1:1 advising and evening appointments here.

Contact & Location

Phone
(585) 275-2366
Email
career.center@rochester.edu
Address

4-200 Dewey Hall
500 Wilson Blvd
Rochester, NY 14627

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