Step One: O’NET, The Occupational Information Network
After completing a Holland Codes or RIASEC career test, match your interests to potential careers using the ONET.
The O’NET web address is – http://online.onetcenter.org. The Occupational Information Network provides the following information –
- Occupational profiles
- Labor market information
- Links to the dot classification systems
- Location of 1,100 occupations using skill requirements or key words
- Worker Characteristics and Requirements
- Experience Requirements
- Occupation Requirements, Specifics and Characteristics
Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the O’NET, The Occupational Information Network to gather information about potential careers.
Here is a great ONet and Interests tool – http://www.onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse/Interests/ Links to an external site.
Here are careers based upon RIASEC/ Holland Codes:
Realistic Careers. — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Investigative Careers. — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Artistic Careers. — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Social Careers. — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Enterprising Careers. — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Conventional Careers. — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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