Title: Explore careers and occupations of interest.
Course: Career Strategies (22250-36) > 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:

- Why do employers want employees who have strong soft skills?
- How can carefully analyzing 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?