Tag: career exploration

I’m still in high school—why should I take an interest assessment?

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There’s one big reason to take an interest assessment when you’re starting to think about your future career plans: when you enjoy your job, you’re more likely to be good at it.

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Ideas for a new career

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Do you secretly believe a career assessment might reveal the “real you” ?

Career assessments can provide important feedback about finding a career that suits you.

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When I grow up, I want to be a…

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Do children still grow up dreaming of being an astronaut? What careers does the average 3-year old aspire to?

See the results of a survey conducted last month that asked children ages 1-10 what they want to be when they grow up.

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Top 10 jobs for work-life balance

Seeking some balance between work and your personal life?

Check out the results of this survey of employees in hundreds of fields—and see which jobs they ranked highest for their sense of work-life balance.

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What’s next? Planning beyond high school for youth with disabilities

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Youth across the country developed a guide for youth with disabilities to explore their options after high school.

Learn more about Hitting The Open Road After High School: How to Choose Your Own Adventure to Success!

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Can you afford to be a lawyer?

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Have you dreamed of a career as a lawyer?

Experts caution there may be too few jobs for law school graduates, driving salaries down and making it harder for new lawyers to repay student loan debt.

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Health care IT: a fast-growing job market

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The health care industry is growing and changing rapidly, and information technology is a linchpin for industry changes.

If you currently work in an IT career or would like to, take a look at the health care industry for job prospects.

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Welcome to CareerOneStop’s Toolkit

CareerOneStop's Toolkit

Looking for an easy-to-use, free, online tool to help with career, training or job search?

Check out CareerOneStop’s Toolkit—home to more than three dozen free career, training, and job search online tools.

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Expand your mid-career job search

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Time for a new job?

Don’t feel limited to looking within your current industry—your skills may be more transferrable than you think!

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5 high-pay careers: no college degree required

Looking for a career with a decent paycheck, but not sure you have the time to start or finish a college degree?

Check out this list of five occupations that pay well and don’t typically require a degree.

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