Start Your Career Exploration in 5 Minutes!
We share 8 easy tips to engage with your future
We want everyone to know: career exploration is a lifelong activity. That doesn’t mean it has to be a chore! You can jump-start your own exploration in just a few minutes. Try building some of these activities in your week:
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Ask Yourself One Big Question
“Where do I want to be in 5 years?”
Think about the kind of work, lifestyle, or impact you want. This can help guide your next steps.
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List What You Enjoy
Write down 3 things you enjoy doing, whether in school, work, or free time. Then ask: “What jobs use these skills or interests?”
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Check Out a Job Title
Pick one job you’ve heard of and Google it. Look at what people in that role do, what they earn, and what education they need.
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Think About Your Strengths
What are you good at? Talking to people? Solving problems? Working with your hands? Match your strengths to possible careers.
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Use a Career Assessment
Take a free online career quiz (Career Services has 3!) to get ideas based on your interests and personality.
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Talk to Someone
Ask a classmate, instructor, or advisor: “What do you think I’d be good at?” A quick conversation can open up new ideas.
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Set One Small Goal
Choose one thing to do this week: read about a career, take an assessment, or update your résumé. Career Services has resources for all of these!
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Contact Career Services
Check out our website or email us at careerservices@parkland.edu to find out how you can get involved and get support this fall.