O*NET (http://www.onetonline.org/) has a huge database containing information on different occupations and job fields. Its search systems are very helpful in finding out characteristics of the jobs you are research on as well and research other job fields.

 

O*NET has a lot of information about specific jobs and their job fields. By doing a site search or occupation quick search, you can find summary reports for different jobs that tell you the type of skills that are required for that particular job field, what kinds of values people in the job field admire, and average salary. It could be a great place to start career exploration or do more research into a field you’re already invested in.

O*NET Resources

• • O*NET Ability Profiler

• • O*NET Interest Profiler

• • O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler

• • O*NET Interest Profiler Short Form

• • O*NET Work Importance Locator

• O*NET Work Importance Profiler