Explore industries, occupations, and educational pathways that fit your interests and lifestyle goals.

CareerOneStop – Career Planning Guide - U.S. Department of Labor sponsored site that walks you through every stage of career planning from exploring interests to setting realistic career goals and building an action plan.

O*NET Online – Career Exploration Tools - A comprehensive database of occupations that allows you to match skills, interests, and work values with career options. Perfect for setting long-term career direction and measurable milestones.

MindTools – Personal Goal Setting - A practical guide to setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for personal and professional growth, with worksheets and reflection prompts.

Indeed Career Guide – How to Set Career Goals - Step-by-step advice for creating career goals that align with your skills and ambitions, plus examples for different career stages.

My Next Move - An interactive tool for students and professionals exploring new careers. Use the O*NET Interest Profiler to find jobs that match your passions and skills.

The Muse - Make a career match where the people, perks and values align with your needs.

National Career Development Association (NCDA) - Professional resources and career development tools for educators, counselors, and individuals interested in deepening their understanding of the career planning process.

Career Fitter – Career Test and Work Personality Report - A science-backed career test that helps identify your work personality type and career matches, followed by goal-setting tools to align your strengths with real-world roles.

Trello Career Planning Template - A free interactive Trello board for organizing your career goals, progress, and milestones—great for visual learners who like digital planning tools.

Visionary Career Lab – Career Vision Worksheet (PDF) - A guided self-reflection tool designed by Visionary Career Lab to help you define your career values, visualize your ideal path, and create SMART action steps for success. (Visionary Career Lab Resource)