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Career ExplorationCareer Exploration<div class="ExternalClass50B639E596354603852068B110B78E25"><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Career exploration is more than simply looking at available jobs — it’s about understanding your interests, strengths, and what you truly want from an occupation. As you begin your career exploration journey, consider what your ideal role looks like, which strengths you bring to the table, and how your personality aligns with different work environments.​<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span>Find resources to allow you to explore a variety of careers and career information, including job descriptions and pay ranges.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

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Discover Careers That Support Stability and Growthhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=261Discover Careers That Support Stability and Growth261<div class="ExternalClass3516A4C98AE847CCAE3AE3D1DA6F4809"><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><p>When you’re choosing a career, new or re-careering, it can feel overwhelming — but focusing on wage, demand, and growth rate can help you make confident, practical decisions. These factors give you insight into which careers offer stability, better pay, and real opportunities for advancement.<br></p><p>Here are three key areas to look at:<br></p><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><li><p><strong>Wage</strong>: Understanding typical pay ranges can help you choose a career that supports your financial goals. Look at starting wages as well as long‑term earning potential so you know what to expect as you grow in the field.</p></li><ul><li><p><span style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68);">Check out</span> <a href="https://arizonaatwork.com/job-market-trends/wages-by-occupation" style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Arizona@work's wage by occupation webpage</strong></span></a> <span style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68);">or</span> <a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Wages/highest-paying-careers.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="text-decoration:underline;">CareerOneStop's report of highest-paying careers</strong></span></a>.<br></p></li></ul><li><p><strong>Demand</strong>: High‑demand careers often offer more job openings and a clearer path to employment. Exploring industries actively hiring today can help you find opportunities more quickly.<br></p></li><ul><li><p>Check out <a href="https://arizonaatwork.com/job-market-trends/demand-jobs" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">Arizona@work's in-demand jobs</strong></a> or <a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/careers-most-openings.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">CareerOneStop's report of jobs with the most openings</strong></a>.</p></li></ul><li><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><p><strong>Growth Rate<span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span></strong>: Some careers are expanding fast, meaning more jobs and better chances for advancement over time. Paying attention to projected growth can help you enter a field that will continue to offer opportunities long into the future.<br></p></li><ul><li><p>Check out Arizona@ work's <a href="https://arizonaatwork.com/job-market-trends/occupation-projections" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">occupation projections</strong></a> and <a href="https://arizonaatwork.com/job-market-trends/industry-projections" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">industry projections</strong></a> or <span style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);"><a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/fastest-growing-careers.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">CareerOneStop's report of fastest growing career</span>s</strong></a><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);">​</strong><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span><a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/fastest-growing-careers.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;"></a></span></p></li></ul></ul><p>By combining this information with your personal strengths and interests, you can choose a career path that not only gets you back to work sooner but also sets you up for long‑term success.​</p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></div>
Explore Your Interests and Personalityhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=262Explore Your Interests and Personality262<div class="ExternalClass6BF451F11F794DE1BFD33DE67DEE3196"><p><strong>Finding the right career can feel challenging. Career assessments can give you a clearer picture of your strengths, interests, and natural work style — helping you make informed decisions about which paths may be the best fit.</strong></p><p>One helpful starting point is the <a href="https://onetinterestprofiler.org/" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">O*NET Interest Profiler</strong></a>. This free assessment guides you through questions about the types of activities you enjoy. Your responses are<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span> connected to six major interest areas and matched with careers that fit your preferences. This can help you discover jobs you may not have considered and understand which work environments align with what you enjoy doing.</p><p>Another useful tool is the <a href="https://www.humanmetrics.com/personality" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 114, 198);text-decoration:underline;">personality assessment</strong></a>. This assessment helps you learn more about your personality type — how you prefer to communicate, make decisions, solve problems, and interact with others. Understanding your personality can make it easier to identify careers where you’re more likely to thrive and feel satisfied.<br></p><p><strong>By using both tools together, you gain a fuller picture of yourself:</strong></p><p>• What motivates you</p><p>• What tasks you naturally enjoy</p><p>• How you work best</p><p>• What kinds of roles, environments, and responsibilities match your strengths</p><p>These insights can help you focus your job search, build confidence, and open doors to career paths that offer stability, growth, and long‑term satisfaction.​<br></p><br></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect with a Career AdvisorConnect with a Career Advisor<i class="fa-solid fa-people-arrows"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1708<div class="ExternalClass8248851D4E5244A8959B674C62D17255"><p>​Fill out this contact form to get directly connected to an ARIZONA@WORK Career Advisor for 1:1 help. Career Advisors offer free personalized support to Phoenix residents, including: resume & cover letter help, job search assistance, interview preparation, and career planning and training resources.<br></p></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/humanservices/programs-services/workforce-solutions.html#Interest_FormNew Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona Department of Economic Securityhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1770https://des.az.gov/services/employmentArizona Department of Economic SecuritySame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass031503ED6B4A489CA107805784AAA971"><p>​The Arizona Department of Economic Security is a great resource if you need employment assistance. They have connections to wonderful resources throughout Arizona and articles about resumes, interviews and more.<br></p></div>
CareerOneStophttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=238https://www.careeronestop.org/CareerOneStopNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassA19685008D784B43A29BA463824EFF9D">Features a broad & deep collection of information about careers on the Web. They provide information & tools to help job seekers, students, businesses & career professionals. Access self-assessment & employment trends. Browse occupations & industries. Find wage & salary information.</div>
Goodwill My Career Advisorhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=237https://www.mycareeradvisor.com/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=phoenix-libraries&username=phoenix-libraries [mycareeradvisor.com]Goodwill My Career AdvisorNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass708838254DB048D583C9BD8F7B34FA27"><p></p></div>A unique platform with live chat, designed to help with career services including Resume & Cover Letter Builders, Resume Feedback, Training Modules, and Employment Opportunities.​<br>
Interest & Career Profilerhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1709https://onetinterestprofiler.org/Interest & Career ProfilerSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass2F9D252841114F77A963C1C83CA57AED"><p>Take a moment to self-assess and discover your work-related interests to explore career options that are a good fit for you.<br></p></div>
Personality Assessment Questionnairehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1810https://www.humanmetrics.com/personalityPersonality Assessment QuestionnaireNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass0BB9FC5468534175B093CF600E445FF0"><p>This free personality test is based on <a href="https://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/type">Carl Jung's and Isabel Briggs Myers' typological approach</a> to personality. Discover your personality type. <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Help them understand personality type, and recognize their strengths and weaknesses.​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p></div>
Pipeline AZhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1809https://pipelineaz.comPipeline AZSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass7DEB49CCF8FB482793F6DE045CA38847">Pipeline AZ is a resource for Arizona jobs, education and career support services. Join to explore Arizona jobs by industry, view projected job openings, compare career pathways and salaries, and get the breakdown of the skills you neeed to land your dream career in Arizona.<br></div>

 

 

 

 

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