Explore careers

Answer as much or as little as you like. Each part adds its own list to your results; none of them is combined into a score of you.

1. Careers you're curious about

Type a job title, then pick the matching occupation from the list that appears. Up to four.

Job title

2. A major you're considering

Major or field of study

Type a major and choose "Update" to pick the matching program.

3. Subjects you like or are good at

O*NET's knowledge areas. Careers in your results show how much each one relies on the areas you tick.

4. Activities you'd like to do (about 10 minutes)

Read the 60 work activities below. Place a check in the box by the activities you would like to do. Do not think about how much education/training is needed or how much money you will make!

O*NET Interest Profiler Short Form. This page includes information from the O*NET Career Exploration Tools by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY-ND 4.0 license.

5. How much preparation you're thinking of

O*NET groups occupations into Job Zones by how much education, training and experience they usually need. Choose one to see only careers in it.

Not sure yet: show all Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed — Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed — Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed — Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed — Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

6. Jobs you've had (optional)

Part-time and summer jobs count. For each career you're curious about, your results show how each job relates to it.

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"Update" looks up the program and occupations for what you typed, so you can pick the right one.