What is a Career?
A career is the work you do throughout your life, including the jobs, experiences, skills, and opportunities you pursue along the way.
A career can include working as a doctor, lawyer, teacher, carpenter, electrician, cashier, hairstylist, or any other occupation. However, your career is more than just one job or job title. It includes the different jobs you have held, skills you have developed, accomplishments you have achieved, and the steps you have taken to grow professionally.
Your career may take many different paths and can change as your interests, goals, skills, and experiences change. There is no single "right" career path!
What is Career Exploration?
Career exploration is the process of learning about, researching, and evaluating different career options to help you discover careers that may be a good fit for your interests, strengths, skills, and goals.
RIASEC Connection
Your RIASEC results can help you identify careers that connect with your interests, strengths, and personality. Participate in RIASEC-themed activities and challenges to learn more about yourself and discover careers that may be a good fit for you.
How Can I Start Exploring Careers?
One of the best ways to explore careers is to get out there and experience them! Keep an eye out for MoCo CAP career exploration events, including:
Meet A Pros: Meet professionals from different industries and learn about their careers, experiences, and career paths.
Field Trips: Visit workplaces, businesses, colleges, and other career-related locations to see different careers in action.
Student Summits: Participate in interactive events designed by students for students to help you learn about career pathways, industries, and opportunities.
Explore on Your Own or With a Career Coach
Want to do some research? O*Net is a great place to start! You can explore 900+ occupations and learn what each career is really like.
For each occupation, you can find information about:
What you do: Job duties and tasks
What you need: Skills, knowledge, and abilities
How to prepare: Education and training requirements
Job Zone: The level of education, experience, and training typically needed
Who you are: Interests, work styles, and characteristics that may be a good fit
What you can earn: Salary and wage information
What else you could do: Related occupations and career options
Ready to explore? Check out O*Net, or schedule time with your Career Coach to explore careers together!
Check out the Career Readiness page on the BCC College and Career website for more resources.
Check out the Summer Opportunities for High School Students for more information on summer opportunities for students.