Online resources - Career Exploration

Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Use the self-assessment tools to get to know yourself a little better, and the "Pathways" links to learn about careers open to people with PhDs in the sciences

 

Self Assessment Tools
Transferable skills survey from the University of Minnesota-Duluth
Quick personality and Humanmetrics tests to learn your MBTI type (note: these free assessments can estimate your MBTI, but for the most accurate assessment, consider having the assessment done at the Psychological and Counseling Center)
Information about the MBTI personality types

Pathways
Industry scientist
Business development
Patent law & intellectual property
Clinical research
Regulatory affairs
Science writing & journalism
Medical & technical writing
Medical Science Liaison
K-12 education
Science policy

 

 

 


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