O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Harness the federal government’s vast O*NET 11 database on jobs in one easy-to-use book! The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles as the nation’s primary and official source of occupational information. This best-selling career reference puts the official job descriptions and other important information from the U.S. Department of Labor’s massive O*NET database into useful and manageable print form. It provides high-quality, current labor market information covering nearly 100 percent of the workforce—a key consideration for anyone doing career and education research, writing resumes, and preparing for interviews. In addition to fresh occupational descriptions for about 950 O*NET jobs, the book provides a comprehensive treasure trove of information. Readers quickly learn each job’s education, training, and experience level; annual earnings; projected growth through 2014; number of people employed; number of annual openings; skills, abilities, and knowledge needed; work activities; RIASEC personality type; working conditions; work values; New Guide for Occupational Exploration interest area and number; Classification of Instructional Programs course titles; related Dictionary of Occupational Titles jobs; official O*NET code; and other job characteristics. Exclusive: A unique section called Six Easy Ways to Find O*NET Jobs of Interest helps readers determine and look up the job descriptions that interest them most. New to this edition: ?Completely updated job descriptions and data. ?All of the new jobs in the latest O*NET database, including new high-tech occupations. ?Related Occupational Outlook Handbook job titles for each O*NET job for easy cross-referencing. ?Related SOC job title and SOC code for customers who need this information (voc-rehab, specifically). SOC is the Standard Occupational Classification. ?Another easy way to find O*NET jobs of interest: A new chart links 5, 700 military job titles to civilian occupations so transitioning military can easily find the careers that are related to their experience. ?A new appendix that crosswalks O*NET numbers and job titles with their RIASEC personality types. The jobs are organized by Standard Occupational Codes (SOC), which arrange occupations into clusters of related jobs for easy career exploration and research. The new edition is based on O*NET 11, the latest release of the database. Audiences •Job seekers; career changers; laid-off workers; new graduates; and students doing career research, career exploration, and career planning. •People writing their resumes and preparing for job interviews. •People wanting to explore all available career options. •Librarians. •Counselors, educators, job search trainers, coaches, administrators, and other professionals working with students,