Career Exploration
Welcome to the Career Exploration open educational 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.
Questionnaire
This questionnaire is intended to gather your impressions of the Career Exploration OER. 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.
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.
Land Acknowledgement
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the T’exelc within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the ancestral 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. TRU Open Press, inspired by collaborative learning on this land, upholds open principles and accessible education, nurturing respectful, reciprocal relationships through the shared exchange of knowledge across generations and communities.
Media Attributions
- “A woman walking down a trail at sunset” by Taryn Elliott, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Delighted baristas with portafilter and paper cup” by Ketut Subiyanto, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Two Man Holding White Paper” by Anamul Rezwan, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Chef Cooking in the Kitchen” by Rene Terp, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Elderly Man and Woman Carrying Seedlings in Little Pots in a Greenhouse” by Greta Hoffman, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Person Holding an Iphone With Black Case” by PNW Production, via Pexels, is adapted under the Pexels License.
- “Coyote on roof of Brown Family House of Learning” [created by John McEwen] by Thompson Rivers University, via Flickr, is used under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license.