Career Direction Explorer
Narrow down the kind of work worth exploring next.
How the results are chosen
Each answer adds points to the career areas it relates to. For example, “fixing, building, or working with tools” points toward trades, repair, and manufacturing. The three areas with the most points are shown, along with the answers that put them there. Within each area, roles that fit your training timeline and need to earn while training are listed first.
Roles and training routes are summarized from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, which each result links to for current pay, outlook, and requirements.
What it can’t tell you: this isn’t a personality test or an aptitude assessment, and it can’t know your local job market. Treat the results as a shortlist to research. The best next step is talking to someone who does the work. See what changing careers actually involves.
Read alongside it
- Changing Careers in Your 30s, 40s or 50s: What It Really Takes
- 9 Careers You Can Train for in About Two Years or Less
- Find Your Skills Gap: A Hands-On Workshop for Career Changers
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