Align Your Academic and Professional Goals

Meet with a career counselor to discuss your career options and use our online tools to identify next steps as you work to identify and achieve your academic and professional/career goals.

Align Your Choice of Major and Career

Here are the important things to consider:

Have you decided on a major and want to know ​what careers that may lead to? 

You can search various majors and the careers associated with them by exploring What can I do with a major in...?. 

This resource features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.

Have you decided on a career and want to know what major will you get there?

Check out Vault, a 24/7 career library that allows you to research career fields, download complete industry guides, and search for internships. You can access it through your Handshake account.

Do you want to know what different career fields pay?

As a job seeker you can view compensation information on Salary Expert.

Are you thinking about attending graduate or professional school?

The answer to almost any question related to graduate school is, "It all depends!" Every program is different. This means that you will need to ask many questions and collect a significant amount of information before you are ready to make an informed choice.​​​ Connect with one of our career counselors to explore your options.

What is the value of an internship?

Many RIC students know the value of pairing their education with hands-on experience in the form of internships. Some internships are linked to academic programs. Others are not. Some are paid. Others are not. Regardless, there is enormous value in pursing internship opportunities. For additional information, read 4 Tips for Landing Your Dream Internship. 

You can use Handshake, RIC’s online job portal, as a starting place to identify internship opportunities.

Are you completely confused and don't know where to begin?

If this is you, don't worry - you're not alone! Many people believe that getting a college education will be important to their future, but they don't yet have a clear picture of what that means. They may not even know how to begin to explore this connection. Our career counselors can help you begin to think about college and career and how they might intersect for you.