Updated November 13, 2025
Experience the love of learning!
1) Information Interviewing:
Find someone who is already working in the profession you are considering and ask them for an interview. Ask them to tell you about their work assignments and what they like and don’t like about their job. How did they get the job they have? What training is necessary to do what they do?
3) Job Shadowing:
Thinking about a career but don’t know if you would like it? Try job shadowing. Find someone who has the kind of job you want and then ask if you can follow them around for a day or longer. Put yourself in his or her place. Do you like what you see?
2) Opportunity Exploring:
Part-time work, summer employment, internships, and volunteer work should all be done with a plan. Use these opportunities to investigate areas of interest and to make contacts that will help further your career goals. Even if you are sweeping floors, you can learn much about a work environment, and of course, there are many opportunities for more challenging work if you seek it!