Websites for Career Research
O*NET OnLine is an application that was created for the general public to provide broad access to the O*NET database of occupational information. It was developed for the U.S. Department of Labor by the National Center for O*NET Development.
The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. This information can be used to facilitate career exploration, vocational counseling, and a variety of human resources functions, such as developing job orders and position descriptions and aligning training with current workplace needs.
Information in O*NET is available for almost 800 occupations. Each occupational title and code is based on the most current version (2000) of the Standard Occupational Classification system.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
For hundreds of different types of jobs the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides
* training and education needed
* earnings
* expected job prospects
* what workers do on the job
* working conditions
* job-search tips
*links to information about the job market in each state
Ways to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook site: (1) To find out about a specific occupation or topic, use the Search box that is on every page—enter your search term in the box. (2) To find out about many occupations, browse through listings using the Occupations links that are on the right side of each page. (3) For a listing of all occupations in alphabetical order, go to the A-Z Index and select a letter.
About the Handbook: The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.
Career Voyages
This web site is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs.