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Hackensack High School

Career Planning

Career Planning 101

Joining the workforce is a good opportunity for recent high school graduates to transition into adulthood by learning the responsibilities of holding down a full-time job and personal financial management. It’s also important to focus the job search on positions that allow for career growth, as opposed to typical jobs that hire teen workers.

Please see the links below to help you explore a wide range of career pathways. 

 

ASVAB Career Information Program
  • Take Assessments
  • Explore Options
  • Build a Plan
Bureau of Labor Statistics (K-12)
  • Provides detailed info on hundreds of careers (duties, pay, education, outlook).
  • Shows reliable salary and job growth data.
  • Helps students explore careers by interest area (like STEM or arts).
  • Lists education and training needed for different jobs.
  • Has student-friendly tools like quizzes and career games.
Career One Stop
  • Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.  
  • Explore careers, watch job videos, research salaries and more.
CAREERwise
  • Matching careers to their interests and skills
  • Showing job info like pay, outlook, and education needed
  • Connecting school subjects to real careers
  • Offering tips for resumes, interviews, and job searches
Indeed Career Guide
  • Articles and templates for resumes, interviews, and job searches.
MyMajors
  • Free quiz recommends college majors and career paths based on interests.
My Next Move
  • Offers a simple career interest quiz
  • Suggests careers based on interests
  • Explains what each job involves
  • Lists needed skills, education, and salary info
Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • Gives detailed info on 800+ careers
  • Includes pay, job outlook, and education needed
  • Helps students compare career options
O*Net Resource Center  
  • Interactive quiz to explore careers based on interests.
  • Linked to detailed job descriptions, skills, and outlook.
Roadtrip Nation  
  • Watch interviews with professionals across all fields.
  • Helps students connect passions with careers.