Career exploration in the Discovery Program starts with you–where you are, what excites you and where you want to go. Our team takes a personalized approach, offering one-on-one career advising, tips for finding on-campus jobs and access to events like Major and Career Exploration Talks (professional panels) and Skills for Success Workshops (skill development). We’re here to guide you every step of the way as you explore majors and careers and build your plan for success at Montclair State University.
Meet Our Career Expert, Adam Mayer!
Adam Mayer, Director of Career and Academic Programming, is here to guide and support you every step of the way in your career exploration. From personalized career advising to helping you explore potential career options, Adam’s your expert on all things career exploration during your time in the Discovery Program.
Career Services for Exploratory Pre-Major Students
Whether you are exploring your academic options, working towards meeting the admissions requirements of the College or School of your choice, or are thinking about changing your major, The Discovery Program is here to provide the support, guidance and opportunities you need to forge a successful academic path at the University. Career Services can help you with:
- Personalized Advising: One-on-one career guidance to explore majors and career paths.
- Exploratory Events and Programs: Signature experiences like Academic Exploration Week and Crash-A-Class that help you learn about majors, careers and campus resources.
- Skill Development: Build decision-making, time management and other skills through engaging workshops.
- Networking Opportunities: Hear from industry professionals and recent alumni during Major and Career Exploration Talks (panels).
Please note: Once you declare your major, you will work with a new Career Services office within your respective College or School for all your career exploration needs. Learn More.
Explore Online Resources
- Career Services: Learn more about all of Montclair State University’s career services, resources, programs and events, and more.
- Focus-2 Self-Assessment: A self-paced, online career and academic planning tool designed to help you make decisions about your career goals and educational plan. In assessing your values, skills and interests, you’ll learn more about different majors and career fields compatible with your assessment results.
- Handshake: Your one-stop-shop for all career services online. Search and apply for co-op, internship and job opportunities, explore career workshops and events, schedule career advising appointments, resume review and interview prep, and more.
- Major Mentor: A custom GPT designed by University College at Montclair State University which guides students in exploring and selecting majors by providing detailed information on programs, career paths, and essential campus resources.
- O*NET: Learn about different career fields and pathways you may consider pursuing. Research more about what you like and what you don’t, what skills are needed for success in different fields, learn about further advancement requirements like certification or additional schooling, and more.