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Research shows that choosing a career aligned with your interests, personality, and values results in greater career well-being and happiness. Milestone 1 guides you through self-reflection and assessment to align your personal attributes with occupations. Whether you’re just beginning your career, transitioning to a new field, or seeking professional growth, the tools and resources below will empower you to create a well-informed career goal that meets your needs.

Knowing what is most important to you is an essential first step in making informed career decisions. Clarify your career needs by completing PART 1 on the Self-Assessment & Career Pathways Worksheet.

Save a copy of your Self-Assessment & Career Pathways Worksheet for future reference.

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PathwayU is a career tool designed to help you find career paths that align with your values, interests, personality, and workplace preferences. PathwayU provides personalized career recommendations that will empower you to make informed decisions and achieve your professional goals. 

Get Started with PathwayU

  • Explore your career matches in PathwayU and select 1 to 3 occupations to research further. You can “add to favorites” the careers that interest you for future reference.
  • Next, return to your Self-Assessment & Career Pathways Worksheet. In PART 2, document your research findings for the occupations you selected and evaluate how well each one matches the career needs you identified in Part 1.

Now that you’ve discovered more about yourself and potential career paths, it’s time to set a SMART Career Goal. A career goal provides clear direction and keeps you motivated, ensuring your educational and professional pursuits align with your dreams. SMART goals help you understand why your goal matters and outline a plan for success. Watch the video below to learn how to create a SMART goal:

Studies indicate that writing down goals increases your chances of achieving them. Use the appropriate document below to craft a SMART Career Goal that combines knowledge gained from your assessment(s), research, and occupational evaluation.

Save a copy of your Career SMART Goal Worksheet as a continual reminder of your professional aspirations. 

Congratulations on completing Milestone 1!

Our career advisors are here to support you along your professional journey. Whether you want to chat about this milestone or need assistance with your career path, please feel encouraged to reach out. 
Contact us at careers@wgu.edu or read our  FAQs.

Supplemental Enrichment Activities

Are you Considering a Program Change at WGU?

Are you considering changing your degree program at WGU?  This short video will take you through some things to consider as you make that decision to ensure that you have a clear understanding of career opportunities related to the degree you are exploring. …

By Christy Grayum
Christy Grayum Career Advisor
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Are you Considering a Program Change at WGU?

Are you considering changing your degree program at WGU?  This short video will take you through some things to consider as you make that decision to ensure that you have a clear understanding of career opportunities related to the degree you are exploring. …

By Christy Grayum
Christy Grayum Career Advisor
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Get Personalized Career Recommendations from PathwayU

PathwayU is a career tool designed to help you find career paths that align with your values, interests, personality, and workplace preferences. PathwayU provides personalized career recommendations that will empower you to make informed decisions and achieve your professional goals. Watch this short PathwayU Introduction

By Christy Grayum
Christy Grayum Career Advisor
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Career Resources

PathwayU is a career tool designed to help you discover career paths that align with your values, interests, personality, and …

Use this worksheet to help you develop a SMART career goal. A SMART goal is:

By following these criteria, you …

Use this worksheet to help you develop a SMART career goal. A SMART goal is:

By following these criteria, you …

This worksheet will help you make informed career choices by aligning your values, needs, strengths and interests with potential career …

Informational interviews are informal conversations with professionals in a field you’re interested in. The goal is to learn about their …

O*NET Interest ProfilerO*NET has designed a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help individuals consider and plan career …

Contact & Location

Phone
801-274-3280
Address

4001 S 700 East, #700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Career Service Hours

Monday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Tuesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Wednesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Thursday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
Saturday by appointment only
Sunday by appointment only

Office hours nationwide are 6am MST to 7pm MST.  Appointment and drop-in hours are available on weekends. Please reach out to careers@wgu.edu for assistance at any time.