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How Students Can Explore Careers Without Experience

Lack of experience does not mean lack of ways to explore. Use the career evidence ladder.

1

Research

Read career descriptions and study actual responsibilities.

2

Conversation

Speak with someone currently doing the work.

3

Observation

Attend events, demonstrations, workplace visits, or professional sessions where possible.

4

Simulation

Take an introductory course or complete a realistic small task.

5

Project

Create something related to the work.

6

Experience

Seek volunteering, internship, apprenticeship, part-time work, or mentorship. Research tells you what the career claims to involve. Projects and experience tell you how you respond when you actually perform related tasks.

Your career journey does not have to begin with knowing everything. It can begin with understanding yourself better.

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