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Career exploration involves researching occupations that align with your interests, skills, goals, and values. Unsure of what you want to major in? Sometimes narrowing down a career path can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Research three careers and identify how your interests, skills, goals, and values relate to these careers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Identify if these careers require any specific education, certification, or testing.<\/p>\n

3. Brainstorm experiences (work related experience, internships, informational interviews, job shadows, etc.) they should purse based on the occupations listed<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nature of Work:<\/strong> What tasks are involved?<\/span><\/p>\n

Outlook:<\/strong> What will the job market be like when you graduate?<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/strong>What entry-level experience is required?What experiences do you need?<\/span><\/p>\n

Job seeking skills:<\/strong> Do you have a resume\/cover letter? (Center for Professional Pathways<\/a><\/span> can help!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Earnings and Working Conditions:<\/strong> What\u2019s the pay range? What are the physical demands of the job?<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Do a job shadow<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Conduct an occupational interview<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Visit Center for Professional Pathways<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Volunteer or find an internship to gain experience<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Career Exploration Career exploration involves…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":506,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"homepage-wou.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%% | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"When exploring careers, get involved and use your time and energy to research your career opportunities thoroughly. Use a variety of resources available to you on the WOU campus that enhance your experiences: the Service Learning and Career Development Center, Academic Advising and Learning Center, Student Health and Counseling Center, Hamersly Library, and faculty. Many more online resources are available to you at the tips of your finger and we encourage you to explore.\r\n\r\nEvaluate the aspects of the career you want to have and if it will meet your values and preferences. Enhance your experiences by participating in further activities and opportunities: Informational Interviews, Internships, Job Shadows, and Study Abroad, Service Learning, and Student Leadership opportunities.\r\n

Tips<\/h3>\r\nConsider answering specific questions when researching careers to match with your values and interests.\r\n