Career Exploration

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Career Exploration, Part 1: The Research Sequence

What Is Career Exploration? Career exploration is the first step to finding a job you’ll be good at and enjoy doing. If you’re new to the workforce or are thinking of switching professions, exploring the careers you’re considering will focus your job search and make you a more informed and confident job candidate. The career […]

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Career Exploration, Part 2: Reaching Out to Others

After careers have been explored and an action plan has been developed, consider seeking information and mentorship from individuals who are currently in your field of interest. Occupational Interviews Occupational interviews are meetings with a professional in your field or position of interest to answer your questions about their work. These types of interviews are […]

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Careers for Blind and Low Vision Individuals

People who are blind or low vision are employed in as many diverse jobs as those who are sighted. Individuals with vision loss can perform jobs across all industries. This includes marketing, human services, business management and administration, health science, law, agriculture, and more. There is no special category of careers or a unique list […]

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How Does a College Degree Impact Your Working Future If You Are Blind or Have Low Vision?

If you are contemplating whether or not to further your education beyond high school by attending college or career school, it is a decision worthy of thoughtful consideration. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more education leads to better prospects for earnings and employment. The following data reported by the BLS is […]

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