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You can't choose a path you haven't seen. Start with what interests you, then take a closer look at the work.
Explore 24 directions and 96 example roles: college paths, trades, technical training, creative work, public service, and experience-based routes. These aren't all the careers that exist.
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Directions to explore
These are starting points, not a test of your abilities or a promise of a job. We compare your selected activities with editorial topic tags. Your current education doesn't decide what you're allowed to explore.
Your practical next step
How these suggestions work
Each direction gets one point for each activity you selected that appears in its tags. Directions with a match appear first; ties retain collection order. We show up to five to start, and every path remains available. This isn't a validated interest assessment. Work preferences guide the questions you should ask, not a suitability score.
Role examples within a direction have different requirements. Check the exact occupation and local training or licensing rules before committing. Pay and job availability aren't estimated here.
Browse career directions
See four at a time. Open a direction for details, then add up to three to your shortlist.
Your shortlist
Choose up to three directions to compare. You can change your mind.
The download is a text file you can keep or reopen. It includes your shortlist and next steps. Account saving isn't available for this tool.
What to do this week
- Pick two directions that make you curious.
- Read three real job descriptions for each. Separate required qualifications from preferred ones.
- Ask someone doing the work what a normal day is like, including the frustrating parts.
- Try one small, safe activity before spending money on training.
- Write down what you liked, what you didn't, and what you still need to find out.
Keep exploring
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