Career OneStop offers a wide range of tools that can help you research different careers,
browse occupations that are currently in demand, and more.
In this video, I'm going to show you some of the most useful parts of the site.
We'll start with the link on the homepage that says Explore Careers.
Here you'll find links to several different resources, including self assessments… advice…
and other tools & features that can help you plan your career path.
Under What's Hot and Employment Trends, you can even explore jobs that are currently in
demand, or likely to see a lot of growth in the future.
We're going to do some research on a specific career, so we can learn more about the salary,
education requirements, and other details that are associated with the job.
To get started, click Browse under Occupations.
If you're not sure what to search for, try looking through the menus here.
The jobs are organized first by group, then alphabetically by title.
If you know the occupation you're looking for, you can use the search box to search
for a specific job title or keyword.
The website will give you suggestions as you type.
Click the Search button… and you'll be taken to a list of careers that match your search
terms.
To learn more about a career, click the one you're interested in… then click Continue.
Next you'll be asked to select your state, so the website can customize details like
salary and employment trends based on where you live.
And here we have our occupation profile.
In this example, the profile is for a software developer located in California.
All of the information is on one page, but you can click any of these links to quickly
jump to a different section.
Let's take a look at a few of them, starting with Wages.
Here you can find out how much this job typically pays, both across the US, and in your particular
state…
Trends can tell you how popular this job might become over time.
In this example, the demand for software developers is expected to grow between 28 - 31% before
the year 2020, creating thousands of jobs that will need to be filled by qualified workers.
Under Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, you can learn more about some of the practical
skills that are expected of people in this position; for example, mathematical reasoning,
or the ability to communicate your ideas effectively.
Tasks & Activities, on the other hand, lists some of the job responsibilities in detail.
This section is important because it can really help you decide if the job is something that
you're going to enjoy.
Finally, under Tools & Technology, you can review some of the software, hardware, and
other hands-on tools that are associated with the position…
While Education & Training can help you figure out if you're qualified, or if you'll need
additional education in order to start a career in this field.
This is just one example of the type of information you can find at CareerOneStop.
It's a great site for learning about different careers, and planning for your future, so
make sure you take some time to explore.