Explore Majors & Careers
Not sure where to start? You’re in the right place.
Every Wake Forest student ends up here eventually, staring down questions like What should I major in? What do I even want to do? Where do I want to live? You don’t need to have it figured out. You just need a place to begin.
This is that place.
Start Exploring
Whether you’re picking a major or weighing career paths, start wherever feels best right now. There’s no wrong door.
- Explore Majors: Your major doesn’t have to lock in your career. See what’s out there and what fits you. Explore majors to see what interests you.
- Explore Careers: Get a feel for industries, roles, and paths you may not have considered yet. Explore careers and see where you imagine yourself in a few years.
Get Ready
- Ready7: The OPCD’s seven-step framework for getting career-ready, from self-awareness to interviewing. A good first stop if you don’t know where to start. Explore Ready7.
- Self-Assessment: Not sure what career paths actually fit you? Taking an assessment can help. The OPCD offers the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interests Inventory — two tools that give you real insight into your personality, strengths, and career interests. Set up an appointment.
- Handshake: Get ready to engage. Power-up your Handshake account:
- Profile: Add enough on your profile to get started.
- Career Interests: Complete your career interests (you can change them anytime) to make Handshake customize your feed and to help the OPCD target important messages to you.
- Saved Search: Set up your first saved search.
Have questions? Meet with a career coach — that’s what we’re here for.