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Whether you know that you want to become an architect, you're trying to decide between becoming a math teacher or becoming an actuary, or you have yet to decide what field you may want to pursue after high school, researching your options is vitally important!
When looking at careers, try to look deeper than just at the titles. It is a good idea to have a list of questions you want to research. Consider the following:
What is the salary?
What kind of hours will I work?
What kind of work - life blend will I have?
Is this a field where overtime is available? Mandatory?
What are the day to day experiences like?
Will I be working closely with others or be more solitary?
What kind of education/training will I need?
Where can I get that education?
Will I have to take out loans?
Career Exploration Links & Resources
Please utilize these sites to explore and we encourage you to reach out to your counselor with any questions.
Naviance - Each student in the Comsewogue School District has a unique password to access the Naviance Program. Students should contact their counselors to obtain their unique user ID. Naviance allows students to explore interest, careers and colleges.
RoadTrip Nation - Want to explore careers in a new and entertaining way? Check out RoadTrip Nation; it is Career Exploration That Starts With You!! Watch careers come to life through stories and advice from people who’ve been in your shoes with just a few quick clicks.
Career Zone - New York Career Zone is a free site for students grades 6 - 12+. Students can create a portfolio that houses folders that follow them from year to year and includes an interest inventory, as well as a quick assessment. Students can obtain information regarding various careers (wages, education required, job outlook, daily tasks involved in each career, etc.).
O*Net Online - O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - This site is created by The U.S. Bureau of Statistics and contains resources to set your career research in motion. This site allows you to access economic information for metropolitan areas, states, and the nation as a whole, take a career inventory, access maps displaying economic information, including data on monthly and annual employment and unemployment, explore STEM careers and view videos on various careers.
Learn How To Become - Many people use "job" and "career" interchangeably. While it's true that each involves working and a wage, a career goes well beyond a paycheck. A career is a commitment; a career is hard work; a career is your passion. Are you ready to find yours? If so, check out this site!
JumpSmart - You might be surprised at how much that life will cost. While local salaries, wages and lifestyle costs will vary throughout the United States, the internal data used in this calculator are national averages. The results will indicate a ballpark relationship between your expenses and the income you will need to support your dream lifestyle.
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