Research shows that when your career matches your interests, personality, and values, you’re more likely to enjoy your work and feel happy in your job. In Milestone 1, you’ll reflect on who you are and explore careers that fit you best.

Whether you’re just getting started, thinking about a new path, or looking to advance, the tools below will help you set a career goal that fits your future.

Incorporating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Into Effective Career Decision-Making 

What factors have led you to pursue your career of interest?  While frequent responses to this question may involve elements such as the desire to make a greater income, wanting to climb the corporate ladder, and wanting to increase your …

By Jennifer Rhodes
Jennifer Rhodes
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Want to Know What Careers Align With Your Degree? Check Out WGU’s Career Guides

Are you having trouble reflecting on job titles that align with your degree program? If so, I encourage you to take a look at our Career Guides, which will provide you with insightful background information on specific job roles that you may be …

By Shante Mack
Shante Mack
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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 create a SMART career goal.

A SMART goal is:

By using the SMART framework, you’ll set …

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 …

Connect with fellow graduates and expand your professional network using the WGU LinkedIn Alumni Tool. This resource allows you to …

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.