Explore Majors and Careers

Focus 2 is a quick, online tool that will guide you through personality, skill, interest, leisure and value assessments. The results can help you choose a major and explore possible occupations. The assessment reliably helps students plan for and achieve career success.

Getting Started: 

1. Go to the Focus 2 Website.
2. Login or click 'Register.'
3. Use access code falcons
4. Register with your UWRF email and W# (ex: W1122334).
5. Take the assessments.
6. Schedule an appointment with Career Services online via Handshake.

The Forage blog offers a wealth of career and job search advice that students can access for FREE. Whether they’re looking to learn more about the different career paths or prepare for an internship interview, the Forage blog has career advice to help! Click the link below!

https://www.theforage.com/landing/University%20of%20Wisconsin%20-%20River%20Falls/QdiQts8BzPDW3zNTe/Forage%20Job%20Simulations

Answer a few questions and discover the top 10 UWRF majors that match your values, interests and strengths.  Be sure to select the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as your campus.

https://wisconsin.mymajors.com/quiz/?

This interactive activity generates a personalized report to help you identify majors of interest at UWRF. 

This interactive experience is designed to help you find a career path based on exciting, real-world challenges that go beyond job titles. After completing the activity, you will receive a customized Challenge Profile with a career exploration action plan. 

Getting Started:

1. Go to app.mysparkpath.com/.
2. Click on “Get Started” or "Sign Up."
3. A sign-up box will appear to create your own account. Sign up as a student.
4. When prompted for the code, enter “uwrf2021”
5. Create a password with at least eight characters. This will be the password you use to return to the account to review your results or try the sort again.

Each major guide outlines common career areas, typical employers hiring within the field and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. The information is representative of typical career paths associated with each major. At the end of each guide, links are provided to industry websites, professional associations, the Occupational Outlook Handbook and employment opportunities within the field to aid you in further career research. PDFs are available of each major guide by clicking "Print Version" under the major heading.

We’ve got 70+ areas of study so we’re confident you’ll find the right fit, no matter what your interests.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• O*Net
• My Next Move

Networking is an excellent way to learn more about majors and careers! Ask other students what they like or dislike about their particular major. Speak with a departmental adviser or a professional working in a field that interests you.

It may seem simple but trying a major or career field on for size is a great way to narrow your interests. 

• Take a class in a field that interests you.
• Join a student organization that is related to a field of interest.
• Conduct a job shadow or informational interview.
• Explore a particular field through on-campus work, volunteering, a part-time job or internship. Find such opportunities posted in the UWRF Handshake system.