In-Depth Occupational Information Database
O*NET OnLine, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information. It provides an incredibly detailed look at hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Job Details: Goes beyond basic descriptions to list specific tasks, required technology skills, knowledge areas, abilities, and work activities.
- Worker Characteristics: Links occupations to required skills, work values, interests, and work styles.
- O*NET Interest Profiler: Includes a tool to help users discover careers that match their interests.
- Related Occupations: Shows connections between different jobs based on skills or knowledge.
- Data Foundation: Provides the underlying data for many other career exploration tools (like MyNextMove).
How it Helps Students & Teachers
- Allows for deep exploration of what specific jobs actually entail day-to-day.
- Helps students connect their own skills and interests to potential career fields.
- Useful for identifying skill gaps or areas for development.
- Provides rich data for career research projects.
Pricing & Access
O*NET OnLine is a free resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.