Career Exploration

Once you have narrowed your career ideas by doing some self assessment activities, it is best to research potential career fields and positions. This will provide you with valuable information about specific career paths and will aid you in your career decisions. The following websites will help you begin to explore your career options:

• What Can I Do With This Major? This site offers information on different career paths associated with a major, and how you can prepare now.
• O*NET Online Browse detailed information about occupations. (Option to look up career options by your Strong Interest Inventory theme code)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook This site from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has up to date information on hundreds of occupations.
• Spotlight on Careers Explore a range of careers that often appeal to liberal arts students.
• Career One StopThis site offers information for career exploration along with a variety of additional resources to help you prepare for a career.
• iSEEK Minnesota’s career, education, and job resource site. Check out the “explore careers” section.
• iSEEK Green  Features specific information on green careers in Minnesota.