The exploring phase of choosing a career or searching for work has been made much easier by computers and online search engines.  However, using the computer isn't more important than meeting people in person.  Contact people doing the job you want to do and ask for an "informational interview". Personal contacts, networking, and internet research are both important in this step.

Study the jobs, industries and local labor market conditions that match your current skills set.  Also explore what training programs would prepare you for a new job or help you update your skills to be a more competitive job seeker.

Senior Moment:  For many 50+ workers, it's not your age that hinders your job search, it's your lacking current skills (which are often computer related) that keeps you from being top contenders for open positions.  This makes it crucial that you research what skills are needed and where you can obtain the training prior to entering the job market.

A slide presentation on my Future Jobs workshop is posted below...my commentary is not included but you'll get an idea about jobs that are disappearing and jobs that are being created.

Go to the industry, labor market or occupational research pages under the EXPLORING menu item for more information.