DISCOVER & EXPLORE
What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore majors and the multitude of careers that can any major can branch into with What Can I Do With This Major.
Focus 2 Assessment
Explore how your unique interests and skills can translate to a career that you’ll enjoy. Understand your preferences and personality to build a foundation for further exploration.
Access Focus 2: click ‘Register’, and create an account using your Furman email address and access code ‘Paladin’.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics researches hundreds of occupations in the United States and compiles their findings into the Occupational Outlook Handbook. In the handbook, you can find career information on duties, education, training, pay, and prospects for hundreds of jobs.
O*NET Program
Use O*NET, the nation’s primary source of occupational information, to learn about standard job expectations, education requirements, and future growth from that professional title. Use this resource to help broaden your understanding of all the jobs you might be successful in.
Informational Interviews
The best way to learn about a career is to talk to someone who’s actually in it every day! Informational interviews are an important networking technique that are extremely valuable during the job search.
Informational interviews can also lead to mentoring opportunities. Visit the Mentoring Office to connect with a mentor in your area(s) of interest.
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Center for Engaged Learning (CEL)
Provides students with high quality, impactful, engaged learning experiences to enhance the Furman experience and ultimately prepare students for the workforce.
Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH)
Connects Furman to the greater community to advance education and research regarding health.
Office of Pre-Professional Advising
Offers specialized advising for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or law.
Heller Service Corps
Take part in Furman’s commitment to engage students in serving the community by participating in the Heller Service Corps.
On-Campus Employment
Gain valuable transferable skills and experience by working on campus.
Student Organizations
Join a student organization to meet new people and gain professional skills. Browse the 150+ student organizations offered at Furman, or start your own!
NACE Career Competencies
Are you career-ready? The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), appointed a task force of college career services and HR/staffing professionals to develop a definition of career readiness, based on extensive research among employers. NACE’s research identified eight competencies associated with career readiness.