Self-Discovery Tools | Welcome to CSO

Discovering who you are is the first step in making meaningful academic, career, and life decisions. This page offers guided tools, reflection exercises, and advising support to help you build a strong foundation for your career exploration journey.

Career planning begins by understanding your strengths, interests, values, and personality. Discovering who you are is the first step in making meaningful academic, career, and life decisions.

Remember: No test will "tell you" your perfect career.

These tools are meant to spark reflection, not lock you into a single path. Think of them as a flashlight—not a GPS.

💭 Start With Reflection

Before jumping into tests and forms, take a step back and reflect. Our guided reflection worksheets can help you think through key questions about yourself.

What energizes and excites you?
What are your values and motivators?
What skills do you enjoy using most?
What does "success" look like to you?

Guided Reflection Worksheet

Structured prompts and activities to help you delve deeper into your interests, values, and skills. These are great for journaling or discussing with an advisor. Access the detailed guide and worksheet here.

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🔍 Explore Self-Discovery Tools

Once you've done some reflection, explore these tools to uncover patterns and gain insights. These aren't tests with right or wrong answers—they're starting points for deeper thinking.

💡 Tip: Don't take multiple assessments in one sitting—space them out and reflect as you go. Bring your results to a career advising session for a deeper conversation.

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🤖 How AI Can Help You Reflect

AI tools like ChatGPT can act as a thinking partner - helping you brainstorm, connect ideas, and see patterns in your reflections. The more specific you are, the more useful the answers will be. Try experimenting with different prompts to get fresh perspectives.

Interests → Careers

"Based on my top interests - writing, psychology, and education - can you suggest 5 career paths that combine at least two of these?"

Skills → Fields

"Here's a list of things I enjoy and am good at: solving problems, organizing ideas, and communicating clearly. What career fields or job roles typically value these strengths?"

Work Preferences → Options

"I'm curious about working with both people and data. Can you suggest career areas that balance analytical thinking with human interaction?"

Lifestyle Fit → Exploration

"I want a career that allows for flexible hours and remote work. Can you suggest fields where this is common, and what trade-offs I should be aware of?"

Values → Pathways

"I value making a social impact, continuous learning, and financial stability. What career directions might align with these values?"

Experimentation → Next Steps

"Based on these interests and skills, can you suggest small projects, internships, or campus opportunities I could try to test out my fit?"

🤝 Talk It Out

Self-discovery isn't something you have to do alone. You can reflect and explore with the support of:

Your Career Advisor - book an appointment by clicking here
Faculty members who know your academic strengths
Career Peer Tutors - click here to book an appointment with your school's career peer tutor
Alumni Mentors who've been where you are – sign up for the Alumni Mentorship Program here
Senior Students who are pursuing careers you are interested in or from your major/program of study
Even your own personal network - family, mentors, or trusted friends

Not Sure Where to Start?

That's okay. We suggest this simple path: