Step 1: Reflect and Discover

Discover Your Interests and Aptitudes

• Kiersey.com - try the Kiersey Temperament Sorter, a personality test

• O*Net - helps you decide what kinds of careers you might want to explore.

• MAPP Test - you will get a wealth of information to help find the right career that matches your unique assessment profile.

• ASVAB Career Exploration Program - this test assesses your aptitudes and interests and is offered at LHS each fall. 

  • • ASVAB Practice Test

    • Understanding your ASVAB Results video

    • Taking the FYI interest inventory video

    • Exploring the Occu-Find video 

• Big Future - match your interests with careers

Explore Your Areas of Interest through Classes

• LISD Endorsement Areas 

• Consider taking Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment classes while in High School

Other Ways to Explore

• Join related clubs/organizations

• Volunteer (try Volunteer Match or peruse KUT's Get Involved page)

• Work, intern (try Texas Internship Challenge), or job shadow

Step 2: Research Careers and Earnings Potential

What will you need to make to support your lifestyle?  Try the Reality Check to get an idea!

Find out more about job descriptions, outlook, earnings potential, and education requirements using:

•      Occupational Outlook Handbook - assembled by the U.S. Dept of Labor

•      ONET - career exploration and job analysis

•      Austin Chamber of Commerce Job Posting Reports - assembled information on the job market in the Austin & Central Texas Area.

Consider:

• What will a certificate earn you?  An associate's degree?  A bachelor's degree?  A graduate degree?

• Are there job openings in this field?

• Are there other related jobs that are more secure?