A. Overview of The Career Exploration Simulation
The self-practice Career Exploration module helps undecided students identify career directions aligned with their interests, strengths, and values. Students leave with concrete next steps.
B. What To Expect
There are three structured components to the Career Exploration Simulation, which include:
Discovery Call - Assess students' interests and strengths.
Exploration Call - Compare career paths.
Action Plan Call - Concrete next steps.
C. Steps To Practice A Career Exploration Simulation
1. Start from Home
Log in to your InStage account (InStage Login).
2. Enter Practice Mode
From the Home page, click Practice Mode.
You can also use the left-hand sidebar to access Practice Mode directly.
Ref Image: Home page Overview. Shows the main dashboard with "Practice Mode" highlighted on the home screen and left hand navigation.
On the Practice Mode screen, select Career Exploration to begin setting up your assignment.
3. Create Career Exploration Simulation
Part 1: Enter Career Path Details and Dates
1. Give your Simulation a Name
Enter a clear, descriptive name (e.g., Self-Serve Career Path Discovery - February 2026).
This is a required field.
2. Enter a Description
Provide a short description for your simulation.
Example: This is my first career path simulation - February 2026.
This is a required field.
3. Career Path Discovery Call
Ensure this call is toggled on as it provides a baseline to the subsequent progression calls to follow.
4. Career Path Progression Call(s)
Select the series of calls you would like to be part of your simulation.
It is recommend to include at least or two progression calls to help with career discovery and next steps.
After completing all setup fields, click Deploy to reach the Review stage. This is your final checkpoint before launching the assignment.
⚠️ Important: Once you click Deploy, not all fields can be edited. Double‑check all details before finalizing.
4. Launch Your Career Simulation
Part 2: Start your simulation
1. Select Your Simulation Character
Select from several options: Nina, David, Myra, John or Ava.
On subsequent calls you can choose to remain with the same character or speak to someone else that will retain the information discussed in previous calls.
2. Before you start your simulation, you can click the downward arrow to configure Web Call options, such as:
Toggle Show my video on or off
Toggle Show avatar video on or off
3. When you are ready, click on Start Web Call Now to launch the simulation in your browser. Or, you have the option of receiving a phone call.
A Confidentiality and Data Sharing window will appear for you to read the general reminders on Confidentiality, Data Sharing and Deletion & Retention.
Click Agree and Continue to launch into the Web Call.
Example view of web call:
4. If you prefer to receive a phone call, you can click Call Me Now.
A Confidentiality and Data Sharing window will appear for you to read the general reminders on Confidentiality, Data Sharing and Deletion & Retention.
Click Agree and Continue to launch into the Web Call.
You will need to enter your Phone Number and agree to receiving a one-time verification code with SMS.
Click Verify Number to receive the call and start your simulation.
