Career Exploration

Welcome to the Career Exploration Open Education Resource (OER)! This platform is designed to help you develop the key skills you need for success in the workplace. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a new job, this resource will guide you through your job search and career development.

OER Questionnaire for the DRN Lunch and Learn May 13th

This questionnaire is intended to gather your impressions of the OER Career Exploration. It is anonymous and can be completed in 5 minutes.

Please look through the OER before answering the following questions. Your comments will be taken into account, and we greatly appreciate any feedback that will help us fix any issues that may remain.

Questionnaire

Building Confidence for the Future

We are here to support you on your career exploration journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to learn more, this OER will help you gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to reach your career goals.

Key Topics to Explore

The Career Exploration OER covers several important areas for job success, including:

Interactive Learning Resources

Each section includes interactive tools, like videos, practical guides, and activities, that allow you to learn at your own pace. These resources are designed to make learning engaging and accessible, giving you the freedom to explore and grow in a way that fits your style.

Personal Growth

Career development is a personal journey. It’s about understanding who you are, discovering your strengths, and exploring new opportunities that match your passions and goals. Our goal is to help you find the right path by offering tools and insights that will help you grow both personally and professionally.

OER Adoption

Are you someone adopting these resources/site for your students, community, etc.? Please take a minute to fill out our adoption form and let us know how you are using them. Your responses help enable us to grow and maintain these resources for everyone.

Adoption Form

Land Acknowledgement

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) campuses are situated on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake) within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The rich tapestry of this land also encompasses the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Tŝilhqot’in, Nuxalk, and Dakelh.

Recognizing the deep histories and ongoing presence of these Indigenous peoples, we express gratitude for the wisdom held by this land. TRU is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, valuing education as a shared journey. The TRU Open Press, inspired by collaborative learning on this land, upholds open access principles, and freely accessible education for all.

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