How to: Find career ideas

Choose the best options

Narrow your list to the best career options for you.

• Based on the information you've learned, ask yourself these key questions about each career:
  • Do you think the work activities seem interesting and appealing?
  • Does the career seem like a good fit for you?
  • Are job openings likely in the future?
  • Does the pay meet your income needs or goals?
  • Would you be willing to get the required education?
• On your worksheet: Eliminate careers that have red flags (salary too low, education too high, boring, etc.) Write in the top career options that remain.
• Keep this list to guide further career exploration, to find the required education and training, or to start a job search.

Back

Congratulations, you’ve completed the steps to find
career ideas that work for you!

Next steps

• To find in-person help for your career planning, visit your local American Job Center.
• Ready to start looking for jobs in your new career area? Search for local openings on the Job Finder.
• Will you need further training and education? Check out Local Training Finder and learn how toPay for Training.