Find your next direction
Start from a job you have done or do now. We show related careers using U.S. Department of Labor O*NET data — the same for everyone, no AI ranking.
Curated career transition paths
Human-reviewed transition guides for five common work families in California. Each path separates skills you confirm from typical O*NET skills, explains credential rules honestly, and gives concrete weekly steps.
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Software, Data & Technical Support
Software & IT Support → Systems Analysis, Cloud & Data Operations →
Move from routine coding or tier-1 helpdesk work into systems analysis, infrastructure reliability, and data operations roles that oversee automated workflows.
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Office, Operations & Customer Support
Retail & Customer Service → Office Administration, Banking & Patient Coordination →
Turn high-volume customer service, cash handling, and shift coordination into more stable office, banking, or clinic front-desk careers.
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Logistics, Warehouse & Field Operations
Warehouse & Delivery → Inventory Control, Dispatch & Production Planning →
Step from physically demanding picking, packing, or delivery routes into shipping/receiving coordination, fleet dispatch, and supply-chain scheduling.
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Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships
General Labor & Facilities → Skilled Trades, HVAC & Maintenance Technician →
Move into high-demand building maintenance, electrical, and HVAC careers through California state-registered paid apprenticeships and community college certificates.
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Healthcare & Patient Support
Service & Caregiving → Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant & Pharmacy Tech →
Transition from retail, food service, or informal caregiving into resilient allied health careers in clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies across California.
Occupation data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. JOBUS modified the data for display.