The home page for O*NET OnLine looks more cluttered than it really is.
On careful examination you will notice that the information in the center
of the page is an explanation of the links in the left sidebar. This could
be considered poor Web design, but it in no way hinders the site's accessibility.
Notice also that there are accommodations for any of your clients with
disabilities. Even a low-vision version is provided. The opportunity to access
these services for the disabled is available on every page. There is an easy
to find Comments and Inquiries link on the home page. All services at this
site are free.
O*NET OnLine
Internet:
http://www.onetcenter.org/
On the Inside
This site provides extensive and detailed information for 950 different
occupations. The O*NET system has its own career codes but provides the software
for finding the corresponding Dictionary of Titles (DOT) and Standard Occupation
Classifications (SOC) codes. Look in the Crosswalk link for this service.
To understand the criteria O*NET uses, check the Content Model link on
the left sidebar. Here you will find a clear explanation of the system and
a content model chart. Links to the various components of the model appear
for each of the occupations.
Career professionals will find the Skill Search link on the sidebar a logical
starting point. Your client can create a personalized list of general and
specific skills, and the system will provide corresponding careers from their
data bank.
Once a client has found a few occupations of interest, send them to the
Find Occupations link. From this link, O*NET will direct them to the Details,
Related Occupations, and the Snapshot links. Each of these expands the client's
knowledge and understanding of the requirements of that particular occupation.
Take some time to examine one sample career thoroughly. You will be impressed
with the information provided.
Human resource officers take note -- if creating detailed job descriptions
is part of your responsibilities, this site could prove invaluable.
The fact that there isn't a "Home" button on the interior pages is
a bit frustrating. Return to the home page by clicking on their logo in the
top left-hand corner.
O*NET is a terrific site for client research. Bookmark it on clients'
behalf.
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