“More Info” O*Net Link System

As you read about your top careers, click on each "More Info" link. Avoid assumptions. Get the facts before you invest your time and educational funds.

INVESTIGATE JOB MARKET/LISTEN, WHAT'S FUN?

Employment Overview

•  Gives the total number of jobs by-occupation and overall work/task descriptions.

•  Forecasts the future labor force and characteristics of each profession.

•  Describes each career's highlights and most important points, including industries, states, or occupational specialties that offer the most jobs.

Training, Qualifications, and Advancement

•  Describes the education and training generally required to enter the occupation.

•  Highlights the most significant points and advancement opportunities.

Job Outlook

•  Discusses the projected change by-occupation and the economic factors that are driving job growth or decline.

•  Describes job market competition and any education, training, or personal characteristics that will improve your career prospects.

CAREER BUSINESS PLAN/TARGETED RÉSUMÉS

Earnings Section

•  Provides statistics on median earnings, as well as earnings of workers in both the top and bottom 10%.

•  Earnings adjustments by-experience, qualifications, industry, and location.

Work Environment

•  Work values and styles that will affect your performance.

•  Specific tasks, working hours, risks, or other drawbacks.

RUN THE NUMBERS/GETTING HIRED

Related Occupations/Associations

•  Lists other occupations with similar job duties or other characteristics.

•  Networking list of outside associations and organizations by-occupation.

Link information was provided by U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; updated DEC 19, 2009:  http://www.bls.gov/oco.  Younger career info: http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm