Career Exploration Tools

Undecided about a major, career, or job? Need help charting a new career path based upon your transferrable skills?

Get started by using our Focus 2 Career assessment tool now to learn more about different career paths based on students interest, skills and strengths. This tool guides users through a reliable and intuitive career and education decision making model to help them choose a college, select a major, explore occupations, make informed career decisions and take action in their career development.

How do I get started with Focus 2 Career?

First-Time UsersReturning Users
Create a New Account using your Kean email address
ACCESS CODE: cougars
Write down your user name and password to access the system again at a later date.
Log in to the account you already created using your pre-existing user name and password.

Forage is a career preparation platform that offers virtual work experience modules, allowing students to gain experience and exposure to real-world work simulations in multiple industries. These interactive simulations inform individuals what to expect in a similar career path and understand one’s ability to be successful and fulfilled.

We encourage students to explore these available products to help inform their own trajectory. Students are welcome to discuss the results of these simulation tools with a Career or Academic Advisor to better inform job search strategies and career progression.

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Career Resources

How to Utilize LinkedIn Learning to Increase Your Career Readiness

LinkedIn Learning courses have been curated and mapped by Career …

Undecided about a major, career, or job? Need help charting a new career path based upon your transferrable skills?

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Forage is a FREE online resource that offers virtual day-in-the-life experience programs designed by leading companies. Develop your skills and …

Check out our Kean University comprehensive Career Resource Guide for tips for getting career ready!

Preparing for your career after college begins on your first day as a student! Follow along on the career journey …

Contact & Location

Phone
(908) 737-0320
Address

Center for Academic Success, Room 201
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Spring 2026 Office Hours – evening appointments available upon request.