Try the Job Before You Choose the Career
Realistic hands-on career trials so you don't waste years on the wrong path
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Designed by people who do the job
Step into the work the way it actually happens
Min K.
Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst
Oscar H.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Mia R.
Registered Nurse
Brad R.
Software Engineer
Jonathan M.
Data Analyst
Paul L.
Project Manager
Test-drive careers in minutes
Try the job, not just read about it
Face the choices real professionals make
Decide if it's right for you
New simulations added regularly
Cybersecurity Analyst
Triage a strange series of alerts · 10-20 Minutes
Registered Nurse
Manage patient care during a busy shift · 10-20 Minutes
Project Manager
Navigate a critical project deadline · 15-25 Minutes
Data Analyst
Uncover insights from complex datasets · 15-25 Minutes
UI/UX Designer
Design an intuitive user interface · 5-15 Minutes
What People Are Saying
Real voices from people exploring their next move
"The nursing simulation was incredibly realistic. I got hands-on experience with real nursing scenarios before committing to the career change."
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Brendan J.
Career Changer
"Even though I study cybersecurity for years now, this was the first time I really understood what the job is like."
Mugtaba S.
Student
"I have a consulting background with a CS degree and SANS/GIAC certs, but the simulation was by far the most valuable experience I've had"
Scarlett K.
Career Changer
"It was fun […] and a good look into what security analysts might encounter daily, so if you want to explore cybersecurity or already know you want to be in it, it's a great simulation"
Jaden H.
Student
"I think this experience solidified my choice to really pursue cybersecurity. I really enjoyed the investigative aspect mixed with the technological side of things."
Franklin M.
Career Changer
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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A career simulation is an interactive experience that lets you try a job before pursuing it. CareerSimulator offers realistic scenarios in fields like cybersecurity and nursing so you can feel what the work is really like.
CareerSimulator is completely free. You can explore any simulation at no cost and gain clarity before investing in training or education.
Career quizzes give generic personality matches. CareerSimulator is different because it puts you in realistic scenarios where you actually make job decisions. That way you see what the work feels like, not just what a test result suggests.
Yes. CareerSimulator is designed for career changers who want clarity before committing. Trying simulations in fields like cybersecurity or healthcare helps you see if a new path fits your interests.
Each simulation is created by professionals actively working in the field, ensuring the scenarios reflect real-world tasks and pressures.
You can currently try simulations in cybersecurity and nursing, with more fields like data analytics, software engineering, and UI/UX design coming soon.
CareerSimulator has scenarios where you act as an analyst handling realistic security alerts. It helps you understand the problem-solving and teamwork required in cybersecurity before committing to a program.
CareerSimulator places you in real-world nursing situations with patients and doctors. It helps you understand the emotional and practical realities of the role before enrolling in nursing school.