Preliminary Exploration

Explore and inventory any occupation which seems interesting to you. A common error in most career decision making occurs when people have not explored options prior to choosing a focus.

A thorough process includes researching occupational descriptions, salary ranges, preparation, skills, education, background, advancement opportunities, training, hiring practices, professional development, and job keeping and job coping skills.

To complete this step, list and prioritize your findings.

Career Development Center Resources

• WOIS / The Career Information System
• Career Resource Library
• Job Center
• Job Board
• Placement Data