Step two
Success in career exploration is made easier with the help of others. Consult teachers, school counselors, professors, career counselors and other professionals about your career options. Your friends and relatives are also an excellent resource. For first hand information, meet and interview with people who work in careers that interest you.
Before you make any big career decisions, review the following to find
answers to questions such as:
- What
are the general requirements for careers which interest you?
- Find Careers - read descriptions of Minnesota careers along with work activities and skills and abilities.
- Find Industries - investigate occupations where similar products or services are grouped into industry sectors.
- Military Opportunities - review military career descriptions and link to their civilian counterparts.
- How much
education
and training will you need for certain jobs?
- Will you need a license?
- Licensed Careers - find the Minnesota licensing authority and learn which careers require a license.
- Do you want to be the boss?
- Self-employment - determine if you have the qualities necessary to start your own business.
- How can you meet people who work in careers that interest you?
- What other career planning information should you explore?
Now that you have explored your career options, your third step is to set career goals.
Page last updated in June 2007
Career Planning Process
