Find Your Perfect Career Fit with Focus 2
April 08, 2025
Choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll make—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you're just starting your college journey or preparing for life after graduation, a career assessment can act as your compass, guiding you toward a path that truly fits who you are.
That’s where the Focus 2 Assessment comes in.
Focus 2 is an interactive, web-based career planning system designed to help you make informed decisions about your future. By evaluating key aspects of yourself—your work interests, personality, values, skills, and even your hobbies—this tool connects you with career paths that align with your strengths and passions.
Fill out the registration form on the Focus 2 website using the access code "tigers" and your LSU email address. Your results will be stored in the online Student Portfolio.
How Focus 2 Helps You Find the Right Career Path
Instead of guessing which career might work for you, Focus 2 helps you make data-driven choices based on your personal attributes. Here’s what it evaluates:
1. Work Interests: What Excites You?
Ever notice how some people love solving problems, while others thrive in creative
or people-focused roles? Your work interests reveal what energizes you in a job. Focus
2 helps match these preferences with potential careers so you can find a path that
keeps you engaged and motivated.
2. Personality: How Do You Work Best?
Are you a natural leader or someone who prefers working behind the scenes? Do you
thrive in structured environments or prefer more flexibility? Your personality plays
a huge role in career satisfaction, and Focus 2 helps you find careers that align
with how you work best.
3. Values: What Matters Most to You?
Is your top priority helping others, financial security, or the freedom to be creative?
When your career aligns with your values, you're more likely to find long-term fulfillment.
Focus 2 helps you identify careers that match your core principles.
4. Skills: What Are You Good At?
Knowing your strengths is key to choosing a career where you can excel. Focus 2 highlights
both the skills you already have and areas you may want to develop, helping you plan
for professional growth.
5. Leisure Interests: Could Your Hobby Be Your Career?
Sometimes, the things you love doing in your free time—like gaming, writing, or volunteering—can
lead to meaningful careers. Focus 2 helps you explore how your hobbies could translate
into a job you love.
Take Control of Your Future
Career planning isn’t about guessing—it’s about understanding yourself and making smart choices based on your strengths and interests. Focus 2 brings all these insights together, giving you clarity and direction.
Ready to take the next step?
- Create your free Focus 2 account using your LSU email address and access code "tigers".
- Discover career paths that fit you.
- Start making confident, informed career decisions.
Your future is waiting—unlock it with Focus 2!
Fill out the registration form on the Focus 2 website using the access code "tigers" and your LSU email address. Your results will be stored in the online Student Portfolio.
About the LSU Career Center
Our team is committed to ensuring every student has ample opportunities to gain experience, grow their network, and communicate their aptitude for a chosen career long before graduation. We believe LSU students are unparalleled in their potential to step into leadership, solve problems, and elevate the workforce for the benefit of all.