Career ExplorationÂ
To use O*NET Online for personal career exploration, follow these steps:
Go to the O*NET Online website (https://www.onetonline.org).
In the search box, type in a job title, skill, or industry to explore.
From the search results, select a job title that interests you to view its detailed report.
Read the "Summary Report" for an overview of tasks, technologies used, and skills required.
Under "Details," review sections like "Tasks," "Skills," "Abilities," and "Work Activities" for in-depth information.
Check "Education" for the typical level of education that workers in this occupation have.
Look at "Wages & Employment" to see average salary information and job outlook.
Under "Job Zone," review the experience, education, and training needed for the job.
For related occupations, scroll to "Related Occupations" for ideas on similar jobs.
Use this information to complete your career exploration, focusing on areas such as defining the career, listing specific tasks, identifying required skills, understanding necessary education or training, determining the average salary, and considering relevant school or community activities.