A crucial step in career development is researching careers of interest to eliminate unsuitable options and focus on promising paths. With over 22,000 occupational titles in the U.S., start by exploring jobs in a specific field. Investigate required skills, job outlook, salary, and advancement opportunities. The Career and Professional Education Center offers many research tools. Additionally, informational interviews with professionals can provide valuable insights. This approach helps narrow down options and target the most suitable paths.

 

  • Gain insight from professionals in different fields by watching CandidCareer videos.
  • Understand the breadth of what you can do with your major using Careers In...
  • Utilize the primary source of occupational information in the United States, O*Net, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook to find out about salary, growth information, and education requirements.