Career Definition:

• An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

• A career could mean working as a doctor, lawyer, teacher, carpenter, electrician, cashier, hairstylist, etc. However, it also refers to the progress and actions you have taken throughout the working years of your life, especially as they relate to your occupation. It is comprised of the different jobs you have held, titles you have earned and work you have accomplished over a long period of time. When viewed in this context, a career includes everything related to your career development, including your choice or profession and advancement. Your single career could include a variety of different paths.

What is Career Exploration:

• The process of researching, evaluating and learning about work opportunities and how you can pursue the careers of your choice.

How can I start my Career Exploration:

• The O*Net website (linked at the bottom of the page) is a great place to start! Here you can search through 900+ occupations. It provides a detailed description of the different jobs including the description of the job, tasks associated with the job, skills needed, education/training (job zone) needed, characteristics of the worker, salary, and related occupations.