what next??

Graduation is coming soon (whether that means 3 years or 2 months) and the big question is coming, "What next?" You're probably hearing it from all angles, friends, aunts, uncles, grandparents, professors, advisers, etc. Everyone wants to know what you're going to do in the "real world". It can be a pretty difficult question to answer, especially when you're not really sure what your answer is. So, how do you figure it out?

There are a couple of things you can do on your own to narrow your options:

1. If you have a couple of careers in mind, but aren't sure what type of education you might need, or what the job really entails, you can check out theOccupation Outlook Handbook or the ONET Resource Center, both located on at usfca.edu/career under "resources". Both of these resources will really help you get a better idea of different careers and how to get to them.
2. If you know your desired field requires more school, research programs. Along the same lines, if you know your desired field does not require more school,then you don't need it! Graduate school is a big commitment, both monetarily and time-wise. It is not beneficial to continue your education just for something to do because, chances are, once you complete your graduate program,  you'll be right back here asking, "What next?" all over again.
   
3. Internships, internships, internships. I can't stress enough how beneficial internships can be. Not only do they help you build skills that you will use in the workplace, they also are a great way for you to get your feet wet in a career. Whether you love, hate or feel so-so about your internship, that information gives you a pretty good idea about whether or not you'd enjoy doing that type of work full time.
   

For the more in depth, personalized answer, come in to our drop in hours (M-F 12-2, T/W 5-7), or make an appointment with one of our career counselors at the Career Services Center by stopping by UC 403 or by calling (415) 422- 6216.


-Allison