1. Use the U.S. Department of Labor website to learn more about your occupational choice(s) and career goals. Research salaries, projected job outlook, growth rate, educational requirements, training opportunities, etc. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start; it allows you to browse occupations by your area(s) of specialization. As you read about career opportunities, you will become more comfortable with the language and requirements of the discipline. Articulating your strengths as a candidate begins with understanding the connections between each opportunity and your background and skills. You are encouraged to explore the site fully to gain this fluency. You can access the site using the following weblink: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2. Begin your Career Plan. You can access the career plan template document in Blackboard. 3. Once your Career Plan document is complete, upload the document to Blackboard for grading and instructor feedback