PathwayU is a career exploration platform that uses assessments to help students better understand their interests, work related values, personality, and workplace preferences—and how those insights connect to potential majors and career paths.
- Discover careers that align with your key attributes mentioned above
- Explore majors and industries you may not have considered
- Learn what different roles and workplaces are really like
- Identify skills to build for careers your curious about
- Gain clarity and confidence when making academic and career decisions
How to use PathwayU
- Simply use the ‘Access PathwayU’ button below or visit https://careerserviceswvu.pathwayu.com/
- Click on ‘Join Now’ to create an account.
- Take the Interests, Values, Personality, and Workplace Preferences assessments.
- Review your personalized assessments reports.
- Explore your Career Matches to see which education and career paths are a good fit for you.
- Schedule an appointment with Career Services to get further guidance.
Additional Services and Resources
Focus 2 Career – A Career, Major and Education Planning System– To better discover yourself, FOCUS2, is a customized online, self-guided, interactive program designed to help you select your college major and plan your career. Once you review your FOCUS report, you can schedule an appointment with Career Services to dig deeper into the results and determine your next steps. Access code: mountaineer.
What Can I Do With This Major helps students connect their academic and professional interests. Use the tool to explore majors or search for information about your chosen field.
O*NET Online is valuable because it links self-assessment tools with real-world career data. It supports informed decision-making by helping students:
- Discover careers that fit their interests
- Understand the academic path required
- Plan for future job market trends
CliftonStrengths is a valuable tool for students who are exploring their majors and career paths. It helps them understand their unique talents and how those talents can be applied to different fields. This tool enables students to identify their strengths, consider potential career options that align with those strengths, and gain experience in exploring various paths. For more information, contact the Purpose Center at purpose@mail.wvu.edu.
Completing a career assessment can help job seekers at all stages of their career.
A career assessment is a great way for college students to learn more about the type of career they could pursue, based on their personality, interests, …
