Career Exploration

  • Career Interest Inventories

    The following are a few inventories or profile assessments that you may find helpful when trying to decide on a career or major to study.

     

    Career Search Sites 

    Career Coach
    This amazing FREE online tool from Workforce Solutions gives Tarrant County residents the ability to research local careers and training programs like never before.

    Career One Stop
    A source for career exploration, training and jobs, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

    Get Schooled
    Thinking about pursuing a trade career after graduating high school? Trades are professions like electrician, plumber, welder, auto-mechanic, construction, carpenter - generally professions that require specific training and manual work. This site offers great insight into how trade schools differ from college and some things to consider when looking into those programs. 

    Nurse.org
    A great resource for students considering a career in nursing. The resources page features career guides, directories of nursing organizations and state boards, as well as a fun quiz to help students figure out which specialty they might like to pursue.

    Reality Check
    Will your career choice support your desired lifestyle? Reality Check is designed to help students understand the connection between lifestyle aspirations and the importance of postsecondary education. It allows students to make lifestyle choices, create a budget, and then to view the occupations and preferred education levels that support those choices.

    Texas Career Check
    What are your career options? Where are the jobs? Where do you want to study? Texas Career Check offers information on hundreds of job titles, pay information, and future projected jobs. This interactive website can help answer your education and career exploration questions.

    Texas Workforce Commission Labor Market and Career Information
    Resources, tips and tools to build a stronger Texas workforce.

    MyNextMove.org
    Website focused on helping you discover a career that is a perfect fit for you!