How did they do it?

This may be a question you may ask yourself when admiring the career path of a sibling, family friend, or mentor. The way you see it, this person seamlessly transitioned from undergrad to the high-paying dream job they have today.

The reality is there were many steps taken to get there. In fact, it may have taken several jumps, transitions, and even pivots to get to the ideal job.

But oftentimes you don’t get to see the entire trajectory of a professional’s career. You just see what’s in front of you, right now, when that person has already “made it.”

If only there was a way to see the whole journey.

Well, now you can.

Say hello to Steppingblocks, a series of self-service and skill-building tools that help students explore any field of study or major. Using cutting-edge technology, Steppingblocks serves as a digital career counselor by tapping into a database of 135M+ career paths. Students can also take a deep dive into UMBC’s alumni pool, reviewing the unique career paths of various alum.

What does this mean in more understandable terms? With Steppingblocks you can do the following:

• Take note of the top job skills companies hire for in your industry of interest.
• Review the top job titles in your field of interest.
• Explore the earning potential of job titles of interest.
• See who employs graduates from UMBC and what their skill sets are.
• Scan the earnings of UMBC alumni based on their degrees.

No more guessing and no more confusion — just the evidence-based insights you need to figure out how to plan your career.

You’ll be able to see how UMBC alumni specifically navigated the job market — what their career titles are, and what skills were required to get where they are today.

It’s the first step toward making intentional, informed decisions about how to up-level your skill set and snag your first job.

So what are you waiting for? Check out Steppingblocks today and unlock your career potential.