Career ExplorationHow to use the ONET

Step 1

Career Exploration: Start with who you are and what you like.

Take an interest inventory to explore your personality. Clink on the Interest Inventory link or open a new window

and copy and paste the address into your browser: http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

Your interests can evolve over time like mine did here: From Waitress, to Artist, to School Counselor

Step 2

This is what you should see

The 60 question inventory (5-10 minutes) will show your interests, results based on your personality, job zones, and careers you may wish to explore.

Step 3

Click ‘Next’ until you begin the 60 question survey.

Take the survey by selecting the appropriate bubble and selecting ‘Next’

To what degree do you like/ dislike each job?

Don’t over think it.

Go with your first gut reaction and answer honestly.

No right or wrong answers.

Step 4

When you complete the questions you should see this.

You have 3 options: you can start over, change any ‘unsure’ answers, or select ‘Next’ to view results.

Then select ‘Next’ to see results.

Step 5

Click and read your top 2 to careers interest results.

Here is example of one of my top 2, ‘Social’.

Step 6 Possible career types and explanations.

R- RealisticPeople with Realistic interests like work that includes practical, hands-on problems and answers. Often people with Realistic interests do not like careers that involve paperwork or working closely with others.They like:Working with plants and animalsReal-world materials like wood, tools, and machineryOutside work

I- InvestigativePeople with Investigative interests like work that has to do with ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people.They like:Searching for factsFiguring out problems

A- ArtisticPeople with Artistic interests like work that deals with the artistic side of things, such as acting, music, art, and design.They like:Creativity in their workWork that can be done without following a set of rules

S- SocialPeople with Social interests like working with others to help them learn and grow. They like working with people more than working with objects, machines, or information.They like:TeachingGiving adviceHelping and being of service to people

E- EnterprisingPeople with Enterprising interests like work that has to do with starting up and carrying out business projects. These people like taking action rather than thinking about things.They like:Persuading and leading peopleMaking decisionsTaking risks for profits

C- ConventionalPeople with Conventional interests like work that follows set procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and paying attention to details rather than working with ideas.They like:Working with clear rulesFollowing a strong leader

Step 7 Select a career title/ keyword under 1 of your top 2 profile results. Here are some possible choices…

R- Realistic• Farmer• Forester• Landscaping• Automotive• Mechanic• Fire fighter• EMT• Engineer• Pilot• Shipping• Tailor• Cook• Baker• Construction• Manufacturing• Driver• Security

I- Investigative• Scientist• Computer

Programmer• Zoologist• Biologist• Chemist• Mathematician• Architect• Finance• Doctor• Public safety• Engineer• Veterinarian• Psychologist• Government• Environmentalist• Law

A- Artistic• Creative Writer• Editor• Artist• Architect• Fashion• Designer• Actor• Dancer• Singer• Director• Cosmetologist• Columnist• Photographer• Musician• Model• Animator• Stylist

S- Social• Counselor• Psychologist• Social Worker• Child Care• Trainer• Therapist• Nurse • Teacher• Instructor• Coach• Manager• Pathologist• Probation

Officer• Clergy• Medical

Assistant

E- Enterprising• Sales Manger• Business

Administration• Inspector• Sales Agent• Judge• Lawyer• Manager• Advertising• Principal• Legislator• Tour Guide• Real Estate• Server/ Bar-

Tender• Producer• Examiner

C- Conventional• Accountant• Financial Analyst• Tax Preparer• Banker• Cashier• Receptionist• Pharmacist• Office Clerk• Secretary• Computer

Operator• Insurance• Dispatcher• Air Traffic

Controller• Postal Worker

Step 8 Using the ONET to explore Careers that suit YOU.

Using your ONET Interest Profiler Results, select a job title you are interested in exploring more deeply. You can select a title from the previous slide that is in-line with your

profiler results or some other career you’ve been thinking about.

Click the link or in a new window, copy and paste the following web address into your browser: http://www.onetonline.org

NOTE: The ONET does not offer information on military-related careers.

Step 9

This is what you should see

Step 10

Enter the job title of your interest in the window and click the arrow to search.

Step 11

This is similar to what you should see…

Click on the best choice

Step 12

First lets look at the top of the page in the section titled “TASKS”

What are tasks?

What are some specific to your job?

Step 13

First lets look at the top of the page in the section titled “TASKS”

What are tasks?

What are some specific to your job?

Step 14

Next scroll down to Tools and Technology

What are some specific to your job?

Step 15

Next scroll down to Knowledge

What do you need to know in order to do this job?

Step 16

Next scroll down to Skills

What do you need to learn?

Step 17

Next scroll down to Abilities

What do you need to be able to do?

Step 18

Next scroll down to Work Activities

What will you be doing at your job?

Step 19

Next scroll down to Work Context

What will the environment be like?

Step 20

Next scroll down to Job Zone

What kind of training will I need… a lot or a little?

Step 21

Next scroll down to Education/ Credentials

What type of education/ or requirements will I need?

Step 22

Next scroll down to Interests

What type of interest does your job fall under?

Step 23 INTERESTS continued…

R- RealisticPeople with Realistic interests like work that includes practical, hands-on problems and answers. Often people with Realistic interests do not like careers that involve paperwork or working closely with others.They like:Working with plants and animalsReal-world materials like wood, tools, and machineryOutside work

I- InvestigativePeople with Investigative interests like work that has to do with ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people.They like:Searching for factsFiguring out problems

A- ArtisticPeople with Artistic interests like work that deals with the artistic side of things, such as acting, music, art, and design.They like:Creativity in their workWork that can be done without following a set of rules

S- SocialPeople with Social interests like working with others to help them learn and grow. They like working with people more than working with objects, machines, or information.They like:TeachingGiving adviceHelping and being of service to people

E- EnterprisingPeople with Enterprising interests like work that has to do with starting up and carrying out business projects. These people like taking action rather than thinking about things.They like:Persuading and leading peopleMaking decisionsTaking risks for profits

C- ConventionalPeople with Conventional interests like work that follows set procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and paying attention to details rather than working with ideas.They like:Working with clear rulesFollowing a strong leader

Step 24

Next scroll down to Work Styles

Do you think these Work Styles suit your personality?

Step 25

Next scroll down to Work Values

Do you think these Work Values match your personal values?

Step 26

Next scroll down to Related Occupations

What Related Occupations look interesting to you?

Step 27

Next scroll down to Wages and Employment Trends

What can you expect to earn?

Is there job growth?

Step 28 Continue the search: revise, explore, experiment, and ask your School Counselor.

With each career search though the ONET comes a list of related careers, so that you can click on a related career and explore more options within a similar field.

You can take additional assessments to learn more about your personality and careers that match your personality. Here is a free version of a Jungian Typology Briggs Myer’s: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

You can schedule an appointment with your School Counselor.

THE ENDDo you have any questions?What did you discover about yourself?