Career Exploration

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our convenient, web-based career planning tools and resource library will provide the information needed to make well-informed decisions about your future. In addition, Career Counselors are available to help you work through the career planning process from start to finish.

Career Counseling Sessions

Our career counselors offer the tools and guidance to explore occupations, industries, and career paths that complement your unique set of skills, interests, values, and personality type. To make an appointment, email careerservices@bristolcc.edu or call 508.678.2811, ext.2959.

Career Assessment Tool

Our comprehensive, web-based career assessment tool, Focus 2, will help you to obtain a deeper understanding of your skills, interests and personality and to learn about compatible careers. Focus 2 can help you discover occupations that match your personal preferences and attributes, map an education plan and make informed career decisions. To get started with Focus 2, download the instructions HERE.

Additional Career Exploration Resources

• MassCIS provides detailed information about occupations including Massachusetts-specific data on average salaries and rate of growth for a particular field.
• The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help students find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.