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Not sure what career is right for you? You’re not alone — and the good news is, figuring it out starts with knowing yourself. Understanding your strengths, interests, values, and personality is the foundation of a fulfilling career, and the tools and resources in this community are designed to help you do exactly that.

Take the Forage Career Assessment Quiz to get personalized career recommendations, discover your top five strengths with the HIGH5 Strengths Assessment, and explore O*NET to research hundreds of careers and what they require. Browse career checklists tailored to every year of your academic journey — from freshman to graduate student — so you always know what steps to take next. Access LinkedIn Learning courses on personal branding, career planning, and critical thinking, and gain hands-on experience through virtual job simulations via Forage to test-drive careers before committing to one. Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your direction, this is the place to begin. Start exploring the resources below and discover the career path that’s right for you.

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue or skills you may have that are relevant to a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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LinkedIn Learning

Designing a Business Card

Taught by Nigel French
Learn how to design a business card. In this course, designer Nigel French covers all aspects of the design process—from…

The 4-Week Career Reset Series: How to Nail Your Next Interview with Farah Sharghi

Taught by LinkedIn News
The 4-Week Career Reset is a live, four-part series with Andrew Seaman, Editor at Large for Job Search and Careers…

Repairing Your Reputation

Taught by Lida Citroën
We’ve all made mistakes. But a bad reputation can damage your career. Whether it’s from a public faux pas, legal…

Diane Domeyer on Standing out in the Creative Job Market

Taught by Diane Domeyer
In a competitive job market, like the one designers and other creative professionals are facing today, how do you stand…

Writing a Resume

Taught by Stacey Gordon
Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn…

Creating a Career Plan

Taught by Dr. Chaz Austin
The employment landscape can be volatile and scary. But with a solid career plan, you will be prepared and adept…

Happiness Tips

Taught by Chris Croft
Get a new happiness tip to help you live a happier life. Coach Chris Croft provides practical, actionable techniques for…

Critical Thinking

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Critical thinking is the ability to think reflectively and independently in order to make thoughtful decisions. By focusing on root-cause…

Powerless to Powerful: Taking Control

Taught by Fred Kofman
Victimhood means blaming other people or outside circumstances when faced with life’s challenges. This “it’s not my fault” mentality can…

Creating Your Personal Brand

Taught by Lida Citroën
Your personal brand is your reputation and legacy. A strong personal brand can lead to job and career opportunities. A…

Learning Study Skills

Taught by Paul Nowak
Whether you want to ace your next test or simply retain information better (at work or at home), good study…

Job Search Strategies

Taught by Valerie Sutton
In this course, author Valerie Sutton shares the latest techniques to find jobs efficiently and effectively. This course teaches you…

Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

Asking for a Raise

Taught by Lisa Gates
Connect your self worth to your market worth: ask for a raise! In this course, executive coach and negotiation consultant…

Developing Executive Presence

Taught by John Ullmen
Learn to project self-confidence, clarity, and credibility even under conditions of stress, pressure, and uncertainty. In this course, John Ullmen,…

Improving Your Memory

Taught by Paul Nowak
Memory is not a finite resource, and with techniques like repetition, association, and visualization, you can improve your memory before…

Getting Things Done

Taught by David Allen
Join world-renowned productivity and time management expert David Allen as he walks you through his five-step process for Getting Things…

Breaking Out of a Rut

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Most people have experienced a rut, whether it manifests as a lack of…

Creating an Amazing Life

Taught by C.C. Chapman
Stuck in the day-to-day? It doesn’t take a life-altering event to start leading an amazing life. Content marketing expert and…

The Art of Video Interviews

Taught by Amy DeLouise
Don’t get caught up in lighting and camera work and neglect the interview itself. Producer Rich Harrington and communication specialist…
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