Career Exploration
Interested in a major in the SOJC but not sure what you want to do after you graduate? Check out all the resources on this page to help you get started exploring your options! Use VitaNavis and What Can I Do With This Major to explore career options and learn about your skills and interests, check out our selected videos and podcasts to hear from experts, and connect with an advisor from our office to talk one on one about your career goals.
VitaNavis is a tool provided by the UO that uses the SuperStrong assessment to match your personality and interests with educational and career pathways. Take the SuperStrong Assessment (about 10-15 minutes) and then you can review your results, save interests, and more! Requires Duck ID.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect majors to careers. 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. (Please note, these are not mapped to UO majors) Click the link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the website.
Podcasts & Videos
If you’re looking for some insight into different majors here at the SOJC, hoping to learn about job/internship searching best practices, and a range of other topics check out our list of suggested podcasts and videos!
Check out this awesome video workshop to learn about the advertising curriculum with Associate Dean Deb Morrison!
Mac’s List Find Your Dream Job Podcast- How to Market Yourself as a New Grad with Dr. Ciera Graham
Looking to apply for opportunities but need some advice? This podcast helps you break down what employers are looking for and how to frame your experiences to be successful in your search!
Created by Prof. Ed Madison, Jumpstart is a fantastic series of conversations with alumni from the SOJC about how they made their first steps after graduation and provides great advice on how to make the most of your time at the SOJC. Here are some awesome episodes to get started:
Tevin Tavares on Overcoming Challenges
Tevin Tavares ’16, a freelance filmmaker, discusses the difficulties of working independently and his journey on rising up after disappointment in the corporate world.
Tye Boespflug on Setting Intentions
Ty Boespflug ’18, a freelance visual journalist, discusses his work with clients like the Trailblazers and Nike, and how building relationships and setting intentions led him to his dream job.
Eliza Collins ‘14, reporter at the Wall Street Journal, discusses how confidence is the key to getting past imposter syndrome. She talks about how her persistence got her many incredible career opportunities.
Additional Resources
Check out these podcast episodes to explore your interests, learn industry trends, and more!
A. Wordsmith’s All Shine No Flash Podcast- Ep. 27 with Dean Mundy
Pitch, Please with Rebellious PR- Ep. 1 What it Takes to be a Disruptor