Explore Your Path with FOCUS 2

Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming, but Penn State Behrend Career Services is here to support you every step of the way. FOCUS 2 is a powerful online tool designed to help you discover, plan, and achieve your career goals. Whether you're just beginning to explore or ready to refine your professional path, FOCUS 2 provides resources tailored to your needs.

What is FOCUS 2?

FOCUS 2 is an interactive, self-paced career and education planning tool for college students. It combines self-assessment, career exploration, and decision-making guidance in one easy-to-use platform. This resource helps you understand your interests, skills, values, and personality, and matches you with careers and fields of study that align with your strengths.

Key Features of FOCUS 2

  • Self-Assessments: Gain insight into your career interests, personality, skills, values, and leisure activities.
  • Explore Career Paths: Find and compare careers that match your results, and learn about job duties, required skills, potential salaries, and job outlook.
  • Personalized Results: See how your interests align with specific majors.
  • Goal Setting and Planning: Set short- and long-term career goals, explore internship and job opportunities, and develop a roadmap for success.

Who Should Use FOCUS 2?

FOCUS 2 is a great fit for students at any stage of their career journey:

  • Exploratory Students: If you’re undecided on a major or career, FOCUS 2 helps you identify your options.
  • Students Considering a Change: If you’re thinking of changing your major, FOCUS 2 offers insights to ensure your new path aligns with your skills and goals.
  • Career Planners: If you already have a direction in mind, use FOCUS 2 to explore more about your chosen field and solidify your career plan.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

  1. Access the Tool: Contact Penn State Behrend Career Services.
  2. Schedule an Appointment: Book a Major-to-Career Connection or Career Choice appointment with a career counselor. After scheduling, you'll receive instructions for completing FOCUS 2 before your session.
  3. Create Your Profile: Complete the registration to create a profile you can return to anytime.
  4. Take the Assessments: Begin by exploring the self-assessment modules.
  5. Explore Careers and Majors: Use your results to find careers and majors that fit your profile.

Get Started with FOCUS 2

Make an appointment with a career counselor today