Title: Explore career pathways and occupations of interest.
Course: Career Strategies (22250-18) > Section: Focusing on You and Careers

Exploration should include

- work environment
- work characteristics
- personal traits, interests, and abilities
- level of education and training required
- geographical availability
- occupational outlook
- employer's expectations of soft skills
- salary and benefits for each career pathway and occupation of interest.

Process/Skill Questions:

- If you were an employer, why would you want an employee to have strong soft skills?
- How can taking the time to carefully analyze the information you gather about career pathways and occupations benefit you in the long run?
- Which career pathway or occupation interests you the most? Why?
- With whom have you discussed your career pathway? Why?
- Which traits and talents would contribute to success in the occupation(s) in which you are interested?
- What challenges may you need to overcome to be successful in this career pathway (e.g., financial support)?