Get started to identify your career journey

Whether you’re a first-year student, a graduate student, or a professional planning a career change, start your journey by getting to know yourself better. Check-in with yourself often as it is normal for your goals to change through time!

Identify your values, skills, and interests by taking a self-assessment. Need help with interpreting the results and knowing what you need (and what to avoid) in a career? Sign up for a career advising appointment with us!

After you select a few career options, be sure to do some research by using the resources below. Informational interviewing is another great way to learn more about the day to day reality of a position. Winona students: looking to get involved and build your experience? Check out the SMUMN clubs!

Once you find a fit for you, build out your SMART Goals to start advancing in your career & life journey.

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Career Resources

CareerOneStop offers three assessments: Interest Assessment, Skills Matcher, & Work Values Matcher

Questions on what your results mean? Set up …

Resource from Psychology Today

Website developed by Dr. Jonathan Golding (University of Kentucky) and Dr. Anne Lippert. Provides information about careers at all degree …

ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and …

Contact & Location

Phone
(507) 457-6695
Address

Winona, Minneapolis & Rochester, MN

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm