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Academic & Career Skills Center Resources > Career Exploration Career exploration is the process of choosing jobs and the appropriate education and training programs that match your interests, abilities, and personal and financial needs.  Before you begin any education or training program do your homework.   Assess your interests, values, and skills What have you liked/disliked about past jobs? Do you like routine, repetitive jobs? Do you enjoy the adrenalin rush of emergency situations? Are you detail oriented? Do you like working with people? Are you physically fit and able to lift 75 pounds? Do you mind standing or sitting for long periods of time? Are you comfortable with the sight of blood or bodily fluids? Would you be able to work in a dark environment (e.g. hospital basement)? Would the bright lights of a surgical unit bother you? Explore health career options What are the job tasks and working conditions? What is the employment outlook (CT & nationally)? What is the salary range? What education and/or training are required? Are there any licensure or certification requirements? Start the education process Attend college open houses and information sessions Speak with a Health Career Advisor Determine whether a short-term training program or degree program is needed to achieve your career goals. See Programs at a Glance There are a wide variety of Health Care Careers in Connecticut. By 2016 there will be 23,670 new jobs in health care. See Career Exploration Resources to find out which one is right for you.