4 Steps to a New Career

Overview

The Career Tips page outlines four key steps to help you discover a new career path. Each step includes links to tools and resources on this website designed to support you as you explore new opportunities or make a career change.

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About the 4 Steps to a New Career Page

The 4 Steps to a New Career page is a step-by-step guide designed to help you explore and transition into a new career. Each step is organized into its own section and includes numerous links to additional resources and related information throughout this website to support you in the following areas:

  • Self-Assessment — Identify your professional strengths and talents using a variety of self-assessment tools in Career Explorer. You can use the information in this section to explore occupations that align with your strengths and meet your needs. See Discover Roles That Match Your Skills, Interests, and Values for additional information.

  • Checking the Labor Market — See how a specific occupation is performing in the labor market in your area. You can find detailed information for each occupation, including wages, education and experience, future employment outlook, work activities and more. See Investigate Labor Market Information for details.

  • Finding Schools and Educational Programs — Find information on education or training you may need for an occupation. If you find that you need additional education or training to qualify for the job you want, you can locate specific information on available schools, training providers, and educational programs. See Plan Your Education and Training for details.

  • Finding Employers and Today's Job Openings — Search employers and job openings in Job Seeker Services, where you can also find guidance on writing résumés and a 10-step plan for becoming employed (including choosing a career, proper interview skills, and negotiating job offers). See Find a Job for details.