Visit at least one of the following links to explore at least one career or occupation of your choice. Find answers to the questions that follow. 

Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*NET
America’s Career Info Net 
Career Cornerstone Center (Use this site to research careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Computing, and Healthcare.) 

Explore Health Careers (Use this site to research health related career paths) 

Questions:

1. What career did you investigate?
2. What education or training do you need to prepare for this career?
3. What are some of the daily activities of this job?
4. What are the most important skills and abilities for this job?
5. What interests and personality traits are mentioned?
6. What are some similar occupations to the one you chose to read about?

Now that you have researched information about a career and answered the questions, complete the following reflection questions:

1. What is the most interesting thing you learned about this career path from your research?
2. What did you like most about the career you chose to investigate?
3. What did you dislike the most about the career you chose to investigate?
4. From the information you gathered during your investigation, is this career a good fit for you? Why or why not?
5. What are your next steps?

Log into your New Student Tab on the myPurdue portal with your career account and password to record your reflection. 

Want to Know More?

• Discuss myCareerPlan with your Academic Advisor.
• Visit the Center for Career Opportunities career development web page.
• Schedule a Career/Major Exploration appointment to talk with a Career Services Consultant in the Center for Career Opportunities. Appointments are scheduled via the BoilerConnect platform.