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- Occupational Information Included in the Handbook
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a career guidance resource that provides information on hundreds of occupations that comprise 9 out of 10 jobs in the United States. Each occupation is presented in its own chapter, or "statement," that discusses the type of work that is performed, the work ...
- Management Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Administrative Services Managers (O*NET 11-3011.00) Significant Points * Applicants will face keen competition for the limited number of top-level management jobs, but competition should be less severe for lower-level management jobs; demand should be strong for facility ...
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Accountants and Auditors (O*NET 13-2011.00, 13-2011.01. 13-2011.02) Significant Points * Most jobs require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. * Opportunities will be best for jobseekers who have a master's degree, obtain certification ...
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Actuaries (O*NET 15-2011.00) Significant Points * A strong background in mathematics is essential; actuaries must pass a series of examinations to gain full professional status. * About 6 out of 10 actuaries are employed in the insurance industry. * ...
- Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (O*NET 17-1011.00) Significant Points * About 1 in 5 architects are self-employed-more than 2 times the proportion for all occupations. * Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, at least 3 years ...
- Engineers
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... (O*NET 17-2011.00,17-2021.00,17-2031.00, 17-2041.00, 17-2051.00,17-2061.00,17-2071.00, 17-2072.00,17-2081.00, 17-2111.00,17-2111.01,17-2111.02,17-2111.03,17-2112.00, 17-2121.00,17-2121.01,17-2121.02,17-2131.00,17-2141.00, 17-2151.00,17-2161.00,17-2171.00,17-2199.99) Significant ...
- Drafters and Engineering Technicians
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Drafters (O*NET 17-3011.00, 17-3011.01, 17-3011.02, 17-3012.00, 17-3012.01,17-3012.02,17-3013.00, 17-3019.99) Significant Points * The type and quality of training programs vary considerably so prospective students should be careful in selecting a program. * ...
- Life Scientists
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Agricultural and Food Scientists (O*NET 19-1011.00,19-1012.00, 19-1013.00) Significant Points * About 14 percent of agricultural and food scientists work for Federal, State, or local governments. * A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some ...
- Physical Scientists
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Atmospheric Scientists (O*NET 19-2021.00) Significant Points * About 37 percent of atmospheric scientists are employed by the Federal Government; most of these work in the National Weather Service. * A bachelor's degree in meteorology, or in a closely related ...
- Social Scientists and Related Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Economists (O*NET 19-3011.00) Significant Points * Slower than average job growth is expected as firms increasingly employ workers with titles that reflect specialized duties rather than the general title of economist. * Job seekers with a background in economics ...
- Science Technicians
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... (O*NET 19-4011.00,19-4011.01,19-4011.02,19-4021.00, 19-4031.00,19-4041.00, 19-4041.01, 19-4041.02,19-4051.00,19-4051.01, 19-4051.02,19-4091.00,19-4092.00, 19-4093.00,19-4099.99) Significant Points * Science technicians in production jobs can be employed on day, evening, or night ...
- Community and Social Services Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Counselors (O*NET 21-1011.00,21-1012.00,21-1013.00, 21-1014.00, 21-1015.00,21-1019.99) Significant Points * A master's degree generally is required to become a licensed counselor. * Job opportunities for counselors should be very good because job openings are ...
- Legal Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Court Reporters (O*NET 23-2091.00) Significant Points * Job prospects are expected to be excellent, especially for those with certification. * Demand for real-time broadcast captioning and translating will spur employment growth. * The amount of training ...
- Education, Training, Library, and Museum Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians (O*NET 25-4011.00.25-4012.00. 25-4013.00) Significant Points * Most worked in museums, historical sites, and similar venues; in educational institutions; or in Federal, State, or local government. * A graduate degree ...
- Art and Design Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Artists and Related Workers (O*NET 27-1011.00, 27-1012.00, 27-1013.00, 27-1014.00, 27-1019.99) Significant Points * About 62 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed. * Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because ...
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Actors, Producers, and Directors (O*NET 27-2011.00, 27-2012.00, 27-2012.01, 27-2012.02, 27-2012.03, 27-2012.04, 27-2012.05) Significant Points * Actors endure long periods of unemployment, intense competition for roles, and frequent rejections in auditions. * ...
- Media and Communication-Related Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Announcers (O*NET 27-3011.00, 27-3012.00) Significant Points * Competition for announcer jobs will continue to be keen. * Jobs at small stations usually have low pay, but offer the best opportunities for inexperienced announcers. * Applicants who have ...
- Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Audiologists (O*NET 29-1121.00) Significant Points * More than half worked in health care facilities; many others were employed by educational services. * A master's degree in audiology (hearing) is the standard level of education required; however, a doctoral ...
- Health Technologists and Technicians
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Athletic Trainers (O*NET 29-9091.00) Significant Points * Long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends, are common. * A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree. * Employment ...
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Jan 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Dental Assistants (O*NET 31-9091.00) Significant Points * Job prospects should be excellent. * Dentists are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures. * Many assistants learn ...
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