Guide to Using the Career Path Explorer Tool
The Career Path Explorer helps job seekers identify career paths based on their skills, interests, and long-term goals. By entering this information, you’ll receive a personalized report with career options, required qualifications, and steps to pursue each path.
Filling Out the Form
1. Interests
Describe what excites or motivates you. These could be industries, activities, or types of work. Examples:
- Helping others solve problems
- Technology and innovation
- Creative writing
- Working with data
Tip: Be as specific or broad as you like.
2. Skills & Strengths
Paste your resume text or list your key skills and experience. Include:
- Technical and soft skills
- Work history
- Certifications or education
Tip: If you don’t have your resume, just summarize your strengths.
3. Career Goals
Share your long-term career goals. Consider where you want to be in 5–10 years or what kind of work feels meaningful. Examples:
- Become a product manager
- Work in healthcare
- Lead a creative team
Using the Tool
Step 1: Fill in All Fields
Add your interests, skills, and goals. The more detail, the better the results.
Step 2: Click “Explore a Career Path”
The tool will generate a career report within a few seconds based on your input.
Step 3: Review Your Report
You’ll get:
- A summary of your request
- 3–5 suggested career paths
- Required skills and qualifications
- Action steps to move forward
You can edit and resubmit your answers to explore different career path options.
Best Practices
- Be honest and specific to get the most useful results
- Try multiple versions to explore different directions!
Whether you’re starting out, changing careers, or reentering the workforce, this offers away to explore options.