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Career Success

Career Exploration

Familiarize yourself with what careers are possible

Check out these resources with details on job details, work environment, and salary!

Have an idea of a STEM field you're interested in?

Explore STEM careers by subject: Periodic Table of STEM Careers

Explore STEM careers A-Z or by field: The GiST: Careers A-Z

Unsure about what kind of STEM is for you?

Peruse through this mega list of STEM careers and discover what's out there: All STEM Occupations

Learn about the endless possibilities in STEM: Unusual STEM Careers

Discover your passions

Write down:

1. What kind of impact do you want to have on the world?

2. What do you love to do?

3. What are you good a and what do you want to become better at? 

Are you noticing any overlap in any of these questions? Reflecting on this can help you find your passion!

Follow this interactive activity to self reflect on your goals and dreams: STEM Careers Coalition: Find Your Passion

How do these interests align with STEM careers

Take this in-depth career test to learn about your personality type and careers that would be a good fit: Career Test

Take this quick STEM career specific test: STEM Careers Coalition: Career Finder

STEM jobs are growing quickly

Looking into high growth and high demand jobs can be useful. However, you shouldn't pick a job you are otherwise uninterested in just because it is in demand. It's important to explore your options and find a balance between your passions and the demands of the job market.

Explore the current fastest growing jobs: 10 Fastest Growing STEM Jobs

Check out tech jobs that are growing quickly and in demand: Best Tech Jobs of 2025

Hear from STEM professionals about their careers

Watch these videos from STEM professionals: 

STEM Careers Coalition: STEM Careers Videos

PBS: STEM Career Labs

Learn about the day in the life of preparing for a STEM career: 

Day in the Life of a Mechanical Engineering Student