Career Explorer
Explore every career by field, industry, place, or fit. Then find things you can do about the job you have now.
16,000+ roles26 tracks197 industries380+ U.S. metros
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Career advice you can act on this week
Specific steps for the moments that come up at work, most in under 20 minutes, with the words to use.
- Working with others137 to try
- Workload & wellbeing106 to try
- Getting ahead138 to try
- Working with your manager135 to try
- What's next84 to try
- Changing jobs76 to try
- Compensation44 to try
- Feedback51 to try
- Reviews & performance55 to try
- Job security28 to try
A few to start with
Say whether you're exploring or deciding
Three words at the start that save a lot of crossed wires
ExplorePlan Monday on Friday
Write Monday's first move on Friday, and get your weekend back
ExploreSay yes to the right stretch
Pick your stretches on purpose, and say what gives to make room
Explore
Explore careers by what you do
Find the kind of work that suits you — and see what it’s really like, from a first job to the top of the field.
- Admin & Office
The backbone that keeps organizations running
- Business Operations
Making organizations actually work
- Transportation
Moving people and goods
- Sales
Turning conversations into revenue
- Personal Care
Helping people look and feel their best
- Healthcare
Caring for people when it matters most
- Arts & Media
Creating what people see, hear, and feel
- Maintenance & Repair
Keeping equipment and systems running
- Food Service
Feeding people, creating experiences
- Construction
Building the physical world
- Technology
Building the digital future
- Engineering
Solving problems through technical design
- Social Services
Supporting people through challenges
- Facilities
Keeping spaces running and safe
- Science
Discovering and applying knowledge
- Agriculture
Where science meets the land
- Protective Services
Keeping people and communities safe
- Education
Shaping how people learn and grow
- Finance
Managing money and measuring value
- Marketing
Where storytelling meets strategy
- Production
Manufacturing products at scale
- Operations
Orchestrating how work gets done
- Legal
Navigating rules and protecting interests
- Human Resources
Building and supporting the workforce
- Executive Leadership
Setting direction and driving outcomes
- Real Estate
Connecting people with property
Explore careers by where you’d do it
The same job can feel like a different career depending on the industry — the pace, the culture, the people you’d work with. Find the world you’d actually want to be in.
All 197 industries, by sector
- Civil Engineering & Heavy Construction
- Commercial Building Construction
- Concrete, Framing & Structural Work
- Electrical Contractors
- General Construction & Building
- Home Building & Residential Construction
- Interior Finishing & Drywall
- Mechanical & Equipment Contractors
- Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical
- Roads, Bridges & Highway Construction
- Roofing Contractors
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Utility & Pipeline Construction
- Colleges & Universities
- Community Colleges
- Educational Consulting & Testing
- Instructional Programs
- K-12 Schools
- Professional Training & EdTech
- Trade Schools & Vocational Training
- Coal Mining
- Electric Power
- Metal & Mineral Mining
- Mining & Quarrying
- Natural Gas Utilities
- Oil & Gas Extraction
- Water & Wastewater Utilities
- Artists, Writers & Creatives
- Casinos & Gaming
- Event Promotion & Live Entertainment
- Golf Courses & Country Clubs
- Gyms, Fitness & Wellness
- Live Entertainment & Music
- Museums & Cultural Institutions
- Performing Arts & Sports
- Professional & College Sports
- Recreation & Leisure Activities
- Theater & Performing Arts
- Theme Parks & Attractions
- Banking & Credit Services
- Claims Adjusting & Insurance Services
- Consumer Finance & Lending
- Health Insurance
- Insurance Agencies & Brokers
- Insurance Companies
- Investment & Securities
- Pension Funds & Trusts
- Alternative & Holistic Medicine
- Ambulance & Emergency Transport
- Ambulatory Healthcare Services
- Assisted Living & Senior Care
- Childcare & Early Learning Centers
- Chiropractors
- Dental Practices
- Doctor's Offices & Clinics
- Family & Social Services
- Home Healthcare
- Hospital Systems
- Hospitals & Medical Centers
- Medical Labs & Diagnostics
- Mental Health & Counseling
- Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care
- Optometry & Vision Care
- Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Psychiatric & Behavioral Health
- Senior Care & Disability Services
- Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facilities
- Specialty & Children's Hospitals
- Urgent Care & Outpatient Clinics
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- B&Bs, Hostels & Vacation Rentals
- Bars & Nightlife
- Catering & Mobile Food Services
- Contract Food Service & Cafeterias
- Full-Service Restaurants
- Hotels & Lodging
- Hotels & Motels
- Restaurants & Dining
- Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing
- Apparel & Textile Manufacturing
- Appliances & Electrical Equipment
- Auto Parts Manufacturing
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
- Chemical & Personal Care Manufacturing
- Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
- Dairy Processing
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Footwear Manufacturing
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Glass, Cement & Concrete
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Medical Devices & Equipment
- Metal Fabrication
- Paper & Packaging
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing
- Printing & Publishing Services
- Semiconductors & Chips
- Shipbuilding & Marine
- Sporting Goods Manufacturing
- Steel & Metal Production
- Textiles & Fabrics
- Transportation & Aerospace Manufacturing
- Accounting & Tax Services
- Advertising & Marketing Agencies
- Architecture & Engineering
- Graphic & Product Design
- IT Consulting & Services
- Law Firms & Legal Services
- Management Consulting
- Photography & Video Production
- Research & Development
- Scientific Research
- Veterinary Clinics
- Auto Dealerships
- Bookstores & Music Shops
- Car Dealerships
- Clothing & Fashion Stores
- Electronics & Tech Retail
- Fashion & Apparel Retail
- Fuel Stations
- Furniture & Home Decor Stores
- Gas Stations & Convenience
- General Merchandise Stores
- Grocery Stores
- Hardware & Building Supply Stores
- Home Improvement & Hardware
- Jewelry & Luxury Goods
- Pharmacies & Health Retail
- Sporting Goods & Outdoor Stores
- Sports & Recreation Retail
- Supermarkets & Grocery Chains
- Administrative Support Services
- Building Maintenance & Cleaning
- Call Centers & Business Support
- Event Planning & Production
- Facilities Management
- Landscaping & Groundskeeping
- Office Administration Services
- Private Security & Patrol
- Security Services & Guards
- Staffing & Employment Agencies
- Temp Agencies & Contract Staffing
- Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
- Waste & Recycling Services
- Auto Repair & Service
- Churches & Religious Organizations
- Civic & Community Organizations
- Electronics Repair
- Funeral Homes & Cemeteries
- General Repair & Maintenance
- Household & Domestic Services
- Laundry & Dry Cleaning
- Nonprofits & Associations
- Pet Care & Grooming
- Salons, Spas & Personal Care
- Book & Magazine Publishing
- Cloud Computing & Data Centers
- Data & Analytics Services
- Film & Music Production
- Internet & Digital Media
- Networking & Telecom Equipment
- Newspaper Publishing
- Publishing & Media
- Software Publishing
- Streaming & Social Media
- Telecommunications
- TV & Radio Broadcasting
- Airlines
- Commercial Aviation
- Express Shipping & Delivery
- Oil & Gas Pipelines
- Package Delivery & Couriers
- Postal Service (USPS)
- Public Transit & Buses
- Railroads
- School Buses & Employee Shuttles
- Shipping & Marine Transport
- Subways & Light Rail
- Taxis, Uber & Rideshare
- Trucking & Freight
- Warehousing & Distribution
Explore careers by where you’d live
Where you are changes the math — what a career pays after rent, whether it’s growing, and where it thrives. See where yours has the best shot, across 380+ U.S. metros.
Largest metros
- New YorkNewark · Jersey City · NY-NJ20.1M people9.4M jobs$60K median
- Los AngelesLong Beach · Anaheim · CA12.8M people6.2M jobs$53K median
- ChicagoNaperville · Elgin · IL-IN9.4M people4.5M jobs$52K median
- DallasFort Worth · Arlington · TX8.5M people4M jobs$50K median
- HoustonPasadena · The Woodlands · TX7.9M people3.2M jobs$48K median
- AtlantaSandy Springs · Roswell · GA6.5M people2.9M jobs$50K median
- WashingtonArlington · Alexandria · DC-VA-MD-WV6.5M people3.1M jobs$68K median
- MiamiFort Lauderdale · West Palm Beach · FL6.4M people2.8M jobs$48K median
- PhiladelphiaCamden · Wilmington · PA-NJ-DE-MD6.3M people2.9M jobs$52K median
- PhoenixMesa · Chandler · AZ5.2M people2.3M jobs$50K median
- BostonCambridge · Newton · MA-NH5M people2.7M jobs$65K median
- RiversideSan Bernardino · Ontario · CA4.8M people1.7M jobs$48K median
- San FranciscoOakland · Fremont · CA4.6M people2.4M jobs$74K median
- DetroitWarren · Dearborn · MI4.4M people1.9M jobs$51K median
- SeattleTacoma · Bellevue · WA4.2M people2.1M jobs$68K median
- MinneapolisSt. Paul · Bloomington · MN-WI3.8M people1.9M jobs$58K median
Or browse by state
Each state opens to its metros.
- Bakersfield-Delano
- Chico
- El Centro
- Fresno
- Hanford-Corcoran
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
- Merced
- Modesto
- Napa
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
- Redding
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom
- Salinas
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
- San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
- Santa Rosa-Petaluma
- Stockton-Lodi
- Vallejo
- Visalia
- Yuba City
- Cape Coral-Fort Myers
- Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin
- Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach
- Gainesville
- Homosassa Springs
- Jacksonville
- Lakeland-Winter Haven
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
- Naples-Marco Island
- North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota
- Ocala
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
- Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville
- Panama City-Panama City Beach
- Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent
- Port St. Lucie
- Punta Gorda
- Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor
- Sebring
- Tallahassee
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
- Abilene
- Amarillo
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
- Beaumont-Port Arthur
- Brownsville-Harlingen
- College Station-Bryan
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
- Eagle Pass
- El Paso
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
- Killeen-Temple
- Laredo
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
- Midland
- Odessa
- San Angelo
- San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Sherman-Denison
- Texarkana
- Tyler
- Victoria
- Waco
- Wichita Falls