{"id":2,"date":"2019-12-04T17:26:54","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T22:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:51:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:51:42","slug":"exploration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lead\"><strong>Career exploration and decision-making is a cyclical and ongoing process as well as an investment in yourself. <\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Whether you are just entering the work world or a seasoned professional, exploring professional opportunities and developing the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career path is a cyclical, growthful, and <em>extremely<\/em> worthwhile process.<\/p>\n<p>When making important life decisions, it is wise gather information from multiple resources and weigh that information against our understanding, experience, sense of who we are, and what we believe is possible at a given point in time.\u00a0 As we evolve and the world changes around us, it is natural for us to reassess what we want\/need, what is possible, and how to get there from \"here\".<\/p>\n<p>The resources provided in the Career Exploration section of the website can be used to gather perspective and empower yourself to make more informed career and education decisions<em> - now and throughout your professional journey.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim gcc\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Career Exploration Overview<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/what-is-the-career-planning-process-2063709\">What is included in the Career Exploration Process?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/career-path-definition-with-examples-2059765\">Career Paths: What are they?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Wz4SeClSzojsJD5PvdgVZi_j2kUgc5pI5AdL2oFwpHg\/edit?usp=sharing\">Career Research &amp; Planning Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Additional Resources<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Wz4SeClSzojsJD5PvdgVZi_j2kUgc5pI5AdL2oFwpHg\/edit?usp=sharing\">Career Research &amp; Planning Template<\/a> (or)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1gjHPH48M5S7iqpNqpeZtqBZKzgM25hJP\/view?usp=sharing\">Career Research &amp; Comparison Table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/exploration\/occupational-research\/\">Occupation Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/exploration\/self-assessment\/\">Career Assessments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/exploration\/reality-checking\/\">Reality Checking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1wWElKuRciSFyE61lgOXsfmRU9W1NmZFO90Z1xymP2So\/edit?usp=sharing\">Time Budget Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/exploration\/marketable-skills\/\">Marketable Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/get-a-job\/strategies\/networking\/informational-interviewing\/\">Informational Interviewing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/work-experience\/\">Education Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/work-experience\/\">Work-Informed and Work-Based Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/files\/2021\/08\/career-exploration-graphic-erica-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/files\/2021\/08\/career-exploration-graphic-erica-cropped.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/files\/2021\/08\/career-exploration-graphic-erica-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/career-services\/files\/2021\/08\/career-exploration-graphic-erica-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are just entering the work world or a seasoned professional, exploring professional opportunities and developing the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career path is a cyclical, growthful, and extremely worthwhile process. 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