Once you understand the broader industry context, the next step is to explore specific roles in more detail. This helps you move from general interest to understanding how people actually enter and progress within these careers.

Focus on understanding role pathways, required skills, and what employers prioritise when hiring.

Pathway mapping

1. For each role, or closely related role to the “3 versions of you,” research:

• Typical entry pathways into the role
• Skills commonly required or highly valued
• Qualifications, certifications, or accreditations required or preferred
• Whether employers tend to prioritise experience, qualifications, or both
• Typical employment types (e.g. full-time, contract, remote, part-time)

      2. Reflect:

• Which roles feel most realistic or appealing?
• What transferable skills do you already have that align?
• What capability or experience gaps do you notice?
• What next step would help you test or explore this role further?