WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:10.610 --> 00:00:15.459 Career OneStop offers a wide range of tools that can help you research different careers, 00:00:15.459 --> 00:00:18.990 browse occupations that are currently in demand, and more. 00:00:18.990 --> 00:00:23.000 In this video, I'm going to show you some of the most useful parts of the site. 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:27.940 We'll start with the link on the homepage that says Explore Careers. 00:00:27.940 --> 00:00:32.620 Here you'll find links to several different resources, including self assessments… advice… 00:00:32.620 --> 00:00:37.960 and other tools & features that can help you plan your career path. 00:00:37.960 --> 00:00:42.030 Under What's Hot and Employment Trends, you can even explore jobs that are currently in 00:00:42.030 --> 00:00:45.960 demand, or likely to see a lot of growth in the future. 00:00:45.960 --> 00:00:50.850 We're going to do some research on a specific career, so we can learn more about the salary, 00:00:50.850 --> 00:00:54.690 education requirements, and other details that are associated with the job. 00:00:54.690 --> 00:00:59.480 To get started, click Browse under Occupations. 00:00:59.480 --> 00:01:03.630 If you're not sure what to search for, try looking through the menus here. 00:01:03.630 --> 00:01:08.509 The jobs are organized first by group, then alphabetically by title. 00:01:08.509 --> 00:01:12.180 If you know the occupation you're looking for, you can use the search box to search 00:01:12.180 --> 00:01:15.100 for a specific job title or keyword. 00:01:15.100 --> 00:01:19.820 The website will give you suggestions as you type. 00:01:19.820 --> 00:01:24.630 Click the Search button… and you'll be taken to a list of careers that match your search 00:01:24.630 --> 00:01:25.630 terms. 00:01:25.630 --> 00:01:32.580 To learn more about a career, click the one you're interested in… then click Continue. 00:01:32.580 --> 00:01:36.520 Next you'll be asked to select your state, so the website can customize details like 00:01:36.520 --> 00:01:41.710 salary and employment trends based on where you live. 00:01:41.710 --> 00:01:44.229 And here we have our occupation profile. 00:01:44.229 --> 00:01:49.700 In this example, the profile is for a software developer located in California. 00:01:49.700 --> 00:01:54.000 All of the information is on one page, but you can click any of these links to quickly 00:01:54.000 --> 00:01:55.939 jump to a different section. 00:01:55.939 --> 00:02:01.390 Let's take a look at a few of them, starting with Wages. 00:02:01.390 --> 00:02:06.570 Here you can find out how much this job typically pays, both across the US, and in your particular 00:02:06.570 --> 00:02:09.500 state… 00:02:09.500 --> 00:02:13.030 Trends can tell you how popular this job might become over time. 00:02:13.030 --> 00:02:18.730 In this example, the demand for software developers is expected to grow between 28 - 31% before 00:02:18.730 --> 00:02:26.080 the year 2020, creating thousands of jobs that will need to be filled by qualified workers. 00:02:26.080 --> 00:02:29.620 Under Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, you can learn more about some of the practical 00:02:29.620 --> 00:02:34.270 skills that are expected of people in this position; for example, mathematical reasoning, 00:02:34.270 --> 00:02:38.920 or the ability to communicate your ideas effectively. 00:02:38.920 --> 00:02:44.110 Tasks & Activities, on the other hand, lists some of the job responsibilities in detail. 00:02:44.110 --> 00:02:47.660 This section is important because it can really help you decide if the job is something that 00:02:47.660 --> 00:02:50.300 you're going to enjoy. 00:02:50.300 --> 00:02:56.240 Finally, under Tools & Technology, you can review some of the software, hardware, and 00:02:56.240 --> 00:03:00.709 other hands-on tools that are associated with the position… 00:03:00.709 --> 00:03:04.660 While Education & Training can help you figure out if you're qualified, or if you'll need 00:03:04.660 --> 00:03:10.459 additional education in order to start a career in this field. 00:03:10.459 --> 00:03:15.239 This is just one example of the type of information you can find at CareerOneStop. 00:03:15.239 --> 00:03:18.940 It's a great site for learning about different careers, and planning for your future, so 00:03:18.940 --> 00:03:20.680 make sure you take some time to explore.