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WELCOME TO FOCUS 2: YOUR PERSONALIZED CAREER PLANNING TOOL

We’re committed to helping you discover your unique path to success. Whether you're just starting your college journey or looking to refine your career goals, Focus 2 is here to guide you every step of the way.


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Focus 2 is a comprehensive, self-guided career and education planning system designed to help you make informed decisions about your future. By taking a series of assessments, you can explore your interests, values, skills, and personality to identify careers and majors that align with your strengths and aspirations.

  • Personalized Results: Receive customized insights based on your individual responses, helping you understand how your unique qualities can translate into rewarding career paths.
  • Explore Majors & Careers: Connect your interests with Skidmore College's majors and find potential career options that excite you.
  • Plan Your Future: Create an action plan that outlines steps to achieve your academic and career goals, setting you up for success throughout your time at Skidmore and beyond.
  • The layout of FOCUS 2 is designed to walk you through the first steps of your career planning process. Most students start at the top of the home page and work their way down, but you may want to visit some of the “Recommended Tools and Websites” at any stage in your process.
  • You can save your progress on any of the assessments and return at any time.
  • You can use the combined assessments feature after taking more than one assessment.

GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR RESULTS

Process the results with a Career Advisor by scheduling an appointment on Handshake. Select “Career Exploration” as the appointment type.

Questions?  Email us at cdc@60654a.com

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One of the most important resources that the career development center has to offer is our alumni network. No matter what your age or needs, our experts can help!

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Creative Thought Works
See how Skidmore alumni are putting creative thought to work in their fields, their passions and the world in which we live.
 
Arwa Damon '99
'99
  • Arwa Damon '99
  • Jonathan Brestoff-Parker '08
  • Zazie Beetz '13
"Never take no for an answer. Doors will close in your face, but look for the unconventional route. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; learn from them and move on."
Arwa Damon '99
Senior International Correspondent, CNN
Jonathan Brestoff-Parker '08
'08
  • Arwa Damon '99
  • Jonathan Brestoff-Parker '08
  • Zazie Beetz '13
"The only things that I can guarantee about your time at Skidmore are that you will achieve success in areas that you have not yet anticipated and that you will face adversity when you least expect it."
Jonathan Brestoff-Parker '08
Clinical Pathology Resident, Washington University School of Medicine
Zazie Beetz '13
'13
  • Arwa Damon '99
  • Jonathan Brestoff-Parker '08
  • Zazie Beetz '13
"I still use my ‘ha ha’ breaths—anyone who has taken Kate Kelly Bouchard’s (acting) class will know what I mean! With Skidmore’s education I was able to humor another huge part of myself…I suppose that’s the beauty of a liberal arts school."
Zazie Beetz '13
Actress, Atlanta and Deadpool