Assess Yourself

Understanding your interests, passions, values, skills and abilities allows you to align your courses and extracurricular activities with your interests. Here are some ways to learn about yourself:

  • Start by taking Focus 2, a free, online assessment tool related to: Academic Strengths, Career Planning Status, Work Interests, Personality, Skills, and Values. 
  • Still have questions? Schedule a Career Exploration appointment by calling (616) 331-3311. These appointments are perfect if:
    • You are having trouble choosing a major.
    • You are looking for resources to explore careers.
    • You feel anxious or unsure about career planning.
    • You want to explore formal career testing options with a counselor.
    • You are not sure how to apply your major to a career.
    • You are interested in graduate school.
    • You are interested in taking more detailed career assessments (such as: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory Test, StrengthsQuest (Clifton Strengths Finder)
      • Testing fees, listed below, cover any combination of tests.
        • GVSU Enrolled Undergraduate and Graduate Students: $30
        • GVSU Faculty and Staff: Contact Human Resources
        • GVSU Student Enrolled in US 102: Cost of tests included in tuition

Career Center News

GVSU Career Center Employer Showcase: A Casual, Conversation-Based Approach to Career Connections

GVSU Career Center Employer Showcase: A Casual, Conversation-Based Approach to Career Connections

The Employer Showcase is an opportunity for students to connect with potential employers and learn about career opportunities. HealthWest encourages students to take control at the Employer Showcase event, follow up, and plan for personal development.

Apr 27, 2023

International Student at GVSU Finds Success Through Career Center Guidance

International Student at GVSU Finds Success Through Career Center Guidance

International student Satya Veni Lekkala found success in securing an internship through the guidance of the GVSU Career Center at Grand Valley State University.

Apr 13, 2023

The Building Blocks of Transitioning From Student Athlete to Full-Time Employee

The Building Blocks of Transitioning From Student Athlete to Full-Time Employee

Alum Nicole Taormina shares how she made the transition from student-athlete at GVSU to full-time employee at Stryker.

Jan 30, 2023

GVSU Career Center Employer Visits Provide Valuable Industry Insight

GVSU Career Center Employer Visits Provide Valuable Industry Insight

Throughout the fall semester, GVSU Career Center staff have toured multiple West Michigan employers to witness in action the work the organization performs, the type of environment, and the culture.

Dec 12, 2022

Job Market Trends From a Recruiter's Perspective

Job Market Trends From a Recruiter's Perspective

Greg Rhodes, a Business Development Consultant at AEBetancourt, shares recruiting trends affected by changes in the job market.

Nov 16, 2022

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