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.

Talk to People

Connect with others to learn about possibilities.

Try Stuff Out

Build a unique experience by trying new things.

Tell Your Story

Convey all that you do and what inspires you.

Using AI in Career Exploration

Curious how AI can support your career exploration? From discovering potential career paths to learning about roles and different industries, AI tools can provide helpful insights. Explore our best practices for using AI in career exploration.

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Why a Career in Sales Is a Great Graduate Job

Sales is an excellent career for recent graduates because it builds essential skills like communication, problem-solving, and empathy. Sales roles offer clear goals through quotas, making success measurable and tangible. Unlike other graduate roles that might involve ambiguous KPIs, sales …

By Jake Gilmer
Jake Gilmer Director of Corporate Development & Engagement
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Civilian Careers in U.S. Intelligence and National Security

“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

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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New Jobs

These opportunities are open to all University of Rochester students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, and are consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination laws.

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Resources and Tools

What is an informational interview?

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

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Career Center Hours Peer Career Advisor Drop-Ins
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 12:00 - 4:00 pm (Greene Center)
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm (iZone)
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 12:00 - 4:00 pm (Greene Center)

Learn more about 1:1 advising appointments here.

Contact & Location

Phone
(585) 275-2366
Address

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

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