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Producer:

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Vendor:

National Center for O*Net Development

Brief Description:

The O*NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

Full Description:

The database provides the basis for career exploration with a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers. Using the O*NET Career Exploration Tools, students and workers may explore a range of career directions, based on their interests, work values, and abilities. Search for occupations with the intuitive keyword search, or browse the entire O*NET network; Explore across occupations, using descriptors like abilities and interests. Online also offers tools like the Skills Search for job seekers, and the Crosswalk to convert other classifications to the O*NET-terms. The database is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation.

Update Frequency:

Continuously updated

Geographic Focus:

United States

Tools Available:

An O*Net Online Help site is available.

Formats:

Electronic Resource

Type:

Handbooks

Subjects:

Careers & Employment

Liaison:

S. Tritt

URL:

http://online.onetcenter.org/