“How can I find out what it's like to work in a specific occupation?”

Hands-on experience is a great way to learn. There are lots of ways you can get hands-on experience without making a major commitment.

• Do some research on occupations that interest you. OCCInfo is a good place to start.
• Learn about the industry.
• Use job search engines to find organizations and their websites.
• Browse the internet to find info on specific companies.
• Take some courses related to occupations that interest you. Or arrange informational interviews with people who work in those occupations.
• Check out these occupational videos to learn what real people have to say about their occupations.
• Arrange some job shadowing. Find mentors who will let you spend time with them at work.
• Do some volunteering to learn what specific occupations and workplaces are really like.

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