Ever wonder what a normal day is like for an administrative assistant, forester or physician? Career profiles – descriptions of occupations – open a door to those worlds and also explain how people get there.
You’ll be well on your way to finding your career path when you know about occupations, job market opportunities and the training and education they require.
BC Work Futures – Your Complete Guide to Careers
BC Work Futures features profiles of over 500 occupations and a number of industries in B.C. Explore different career options and the education and skills you’ll need for each.
With BC Work Futures, you can:
- Learn what industries are expected to expand and create new jobs. You’ll also discover emerging fields with growth potential.
- Compare jobs and keep track of those you select
- Learn about a job’s duties, working conditions, earnings, and opportunities to grow and move.
- Explore how to qualify through education, training and apprenticeship programs.
- Learn what workers think of their jobs and benefit from their career advice.
- Use Work Futures career planning articles for helpful guidance and resources.
- Find articles on career planning, skills and B.C.’s labour market. Examples include
- Career Research in Five Easy Steps
- Employability Skills
- Opportunities in Skilled Trades and Technical Occupations in B.C.
- Aboriginal People Working in B.C.
- Youth Working in B.C.
- Green Jobs
- Find articles on career planning, skills and B.C.’s labour market. Examples include
Visit Professional Association Websites
As you begin to focus your career options, professional association websites can help you learn more about various sectors. They can help you build a picture of fields such as social services or agriculture, as well as the jobs people do within them. For a detailed alphabetical list of national and provincial associations in Canada, visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website.
If you’d like to view a list of professional associations organized by industry categories, check out Canadian Careers. This site offers a comprehensive list of associations that represent a diverse range of occupations.
Other Doorways to Specific Occupations and Industries
For more information on specific occupations, see the WorkBC Delve into Select Occupations section. You can also visit our Investigate Industries section for more detailed information on various sectors in the province.
UBC's What can I do with my major? explains the skills students develop in various majors. It also lists related occupations.
Once you've researched the occupations that interest you, you may be ready to pursue a particular career. You can confirm or clarify your decision by talking to people who work in the job or jobs that interest you. Learn how information interviews can help you make sound career decisions.
