Everyone has a unique path, and Career and Professional Development has lots of resources to offer you to help you identify some next steps in your own path to find the perfect major or potential career fit. The Career Action Plan is a cycle that can help you recognize where you are at on your path to achieving your goals and what you can do to help move you forward.

Use the cycle below to identify what you’ve already accomplished and where you want to go! Click on each part of the IDEA cycle to learn more and focus on concrete action steps moving forward.

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INQUIRE

Reflect on values, interests, and skills.

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DECIDE

Explore majors and learn about career paths.

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ENGAGE

Get experience. Build connections with employers and alumni.

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ACHIEVE 

Pursue jobs, graduate school, or service opportunities.

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PERSONALITY AND INTEREST ASSESSMENTS
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Explore possible majors at Presbyterian College and careers based on your work interests, personality, values, and skills.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
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Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. What Can I Do With This Major?  (Please note – this link takes you to an outside resource.)

Contact our office and your academic advisor to explore the possibilities!

MEET WITH A MEMBER OF THE CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STAFF

The Career and Professional Development Office has resources to help you research the possibilities. Staff are certified to use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory assessment tools to discover links between personality/interests and your career path or selection of a major.

Email us or visit our “Meet the Staff” page for calendar links to schedule an appointment.