Get Started: Career Exploration

It's possible to quickly choose a career. But to find a career that's right for you, it's helpful to slow down, give it some thought, and take the time to get it right. This is useful whether you are choosing a career for the first time or changing careers for the thirty-first time.

Career exploration is not the same as job searching. Job searching is a short-term pursuit of a position that matches your financial and career goals. Career exploration is a long, progressive process of choosing education, training, and jobs that fit your interests and skills.

This tool breaks down the career exploration process into five manageable steps. Each step provides guidance and directs you to CareerOneStop and other resources to help you succeed. Use the menu to the left to follow the step-by-step process or browse through the specific topics below.