Career Discovery
Discover your career options
What kind of jobs are out there & how can I find them?
It’s a good idea to look for careers that are hiring people, so you can put your hard-earned degree to work for you. Depending on where you want to work, some jobs are more in-demand than others.
Here in Indiana, some of the fastest-growing careers include registered nurses, teachers, welders and machinists. Visit INDemand Jobs to see an overview of these careers, along with average salaries and degree requirements.
Visit Indiana Career Explorer to access more resources like skills assessments, interest surveys and more. Just create your profile to get started!
Take the career interests survey.
In this survey, you can narrow down some career options by ranking the activities you like to do. When you’re finished, your highest ranked interests will match you with careers you may enjoy.
Take the skills assessment.
Everyone is good at something. Some people are better with numbers. Some people can combine colors and textures in unique ways. Some people enjoy working with their hands and being active. During this assessment, you’ll just mark how confident you feel while completing certain activities, and the results will list careers that require the skills you’re the best at.
Take the work values assessment.
How do you want your work-life balance to look? Do you want to work a more traditional “9-5” job? Maybe you see yourself working in a very hands-on role. How much money do you want to make? These are all important things to consider. This assessment will help you find out what matters most to you in your career and in your lifestyle.
Take the Agile Work Profiler.
You have things you like to do and are good at doing. Take the Agile Work Profiler to find out how your interests translate into skills employers value and words to use that describe the value you bring.
What's Next?
After you have identified the career you are hoping to pursue, it is time to start planning for your future education. This involves choosing a college or certification program. For guidance on how to do this, visit Planning for College.