Career Management & Recruiting

Explore Majors & Career

Data suggests that less than 10 percent of students know much about their intended majors. Exploring majors and careers is a normal part of the student experience. Research, self-assessment and experience help students through the career decision-making process.

Career Assessments

  • Strong Interest Inventory
    The Strong Interest Inventory (SSI) helps you find a major or career path. It compiles and analyzes your interest patterns and compares them to satisfied professionals in various occupations. To take the SSI, schedule a major or career exploration appointment in Handshake, or call 865-974-5435 for the assessment link.
  • PathwayU
    PathwayU is a quick, user-friendly tool that measures your interests, values, personality and workplace preferences and delivers personalized reports. Visit to PathwayU to create an account (if first visit) or log in, as well as take the assessment and view your personalized reports. UT offers lists of available majors based on assessment results, and Handshake is available to explore real-time career matches.

Career Research

Additional Resources