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Career exploration is an important first step, providing clarity and focus, before you jump into to job searching. Take the time to reflect, complete career assessments, research types of work and identify career options that you suit your skills, values, interests and lifestyle.

Wondering what will make you happy? Here are some reflection questions that can help you look for the clues as you navigate your career and life.

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Career Assessments Learn More

Career assessments can help identify your personal strengths, interests, and skills to help provide clarity around the career you want.

Career Research: (or Discover Careers) Learn More

Discover career occupations that interest you. What skills and qualifications are needed? What is a typical day like? What is the demand like in the labour market?

Informational Interviews & Career Conversations Learn More

Learn from someone in the job or field you’re curious about. Hundreds of searchable McMaster graduates are waiting to connect, lift and inspire you!

Book a Career Counsellor Learn More

Career counsellors work with you in a supportive and collaborative manner to help you make career, education, and life decisions.

Career Planning Essentials Course Learn More

A self-paced, free online course that will help you work through key questions surrounding career choice, culminating in a career action plan. Register for the course on OscarPlus.

Further Education Learn More

Evaluate your objectives for continuing education and access valuable resources to discover your options. Check out the new Further Education Essentials course.

Attend a Career AMA Drop-in Learn More

Got a quick question or need feedback on resume changes? Chat virtually with our career professionals.

Mission Fellowship for Career Transition Learn More

This unique peer supported course guides you through all stages of career transition and gives you an instant network to learn from and lean on and hold you accountable as you develop your plan to your next career move. Next session: October 19, 2024.