Questions to Ask Yourself

How do I choose what I want to do?
- Think of your strengths and interests. Find a career that fits both of these.
- What is important to you?
- Take classes in high school to try things out.
- Talk to people in a variety of fields.
- Attend a workshop and/or take surveys to learn more about yourself.
What do I do if I already know of a career I'm interested in?
- Take classes in that area of interest at BVNW or CAPS.
- Interview or shadow people in that career field.
- Volunteer in that line of work.

Career Exploration Resources

Xello: To log into go through Class Links on your school-issued MacBook.
- Click on the “About Me” header at the top and click Matchmaker. This asks about your likes and dislikes and suggests careers based on your interests.
- Click on the “About Me” header at the top and click on the Skills Lab. This helps you think about what skills you want to use in the world of work.
- Click on the “Explore” header. You can research careers, schools, and majors within this page.
Learning Express Library
- Password listed at the top in purple
- Link to access Learning Express
  - Job & Career Accelerator
  - Career Preparation
O*NET OnLine is a resource that can help provide information about careers. Their search feature allows you to explore fields in a variety of categories. There is also a free interest profiler for you to take.
JCCC’s Career Discovery Workshops - The JCCC Career Development Center offers several free workshops designed to help you know yourself so you can pursue careers that will work for you.
JCCC career development resources
10 questions to ask yourself when choosing a career.
15 questions to ask someone in a specific career field.
My Next Move offers a career search and a questionnaire to explore if unsure of where to begin.
KU's Career/Major Inventory (HawkQuest) - free questionnaire for current or potential KU students.