Career Exploration is simply learning about various occupations and their “fit” with your unique skills, interests, values, and personality/preferences that you want satisfied by your career. Ideally, you engage in career exploration during or after identifying your career preferences through self-assessment.
Career Exploration Resources
Online Resources
- Explore Career Fields
- Candid Career – View short videos of professionals from all career areas
- Connect Majors to Careers
- O*NET Online and Occupational Outlook Handbook – Provides comprehensive information about careers and the labor market from the U.S. Department of Labor
Career Center Events and Programs
- Events and Workshops can be a great way to learn about career paths and industries
- The Externship Program is a short-term opportunity to explore a career field and build connections to support your career readiness
Explore Possibilities through Connections and Opportunities
- Build career connections to learn what it is like to work in different career fields and work environments
- Find opportunities including jobs, internships, experiential learning, and other opportunities to help you explore options that are right for you