Ever wish you had a career compass? Something that could get to know you, help you know yourself, and point you toward paths where you’ll thrive? Well…
Kalamazoo College is now offering PathwayU, a brand-new online career assessment that helps you discover your strengths, explore majors and careers that fit you best, and connect to real opportunities. It’s quick, easy, and available to all students right now.
If you’ve used Focus2 in the past, you’ll notice this is a big upgrade. PathwayU uses engaging, science-based assessments to learn about your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. From there, it calculates your “fit” with nearly 1,000 different career paths, giving you fresh ideas you might never have considered.
We know that tools like this can sometimes feel like they’re telling you what you have to do. That’s not the goal here. Think of PathwayU as a springboard: a way to gather insights about yourself, explore options you might not have thought about, and start conversations about what’s next. Your results are a launch point rather than a rulebook.
Here’s what you can do with PathwayU:
- Understand yourself: Discover what makes you unique, learn how to talk about your values, and see where you’re most likely to find purpose.
- Explore your options: Find majors and career paths that align with your gifts and interests, and see real-world trends that can help guide your decisions.
- Connect to opportunities: Browse internship listings that match your results and use PathwayU’s tools to prepare for interviews.
Getting started is simple:
- Visit kzoo.pathwayu.com
- Log in with your KNet ID and password
- Take the assessments (most take five minutes or less)
- Explore your matches and start mapping your path forward
Your results are a great starting point, but they’re even more valuable when you talk them through. If you want to dig deeper, connect the dots between your strengths and your goals, or plan your next steps, stop by the Career Studio or make an appointment with a career coach in Handshake.
PathwayU is here to help you understand yourself better, explore your options with confidence, and take your next step with purpose. Try it today and see where your path could lead.