A ready reference 2014–2015 occupational outlook handbook

2014–2015 Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

Submitted by: Shadae Gatlin

A Ready Reference

Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Purpose: The purpose of The Occupational Outlook Handbook is to act as a career guide by offering information on hundreds of occupations in the United States. It provides users with a comprehensive look at the labor market and projected changes.

• Citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 2014–2015 Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved October 22, 2014, from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Where to Access OOH

• The data presented in OOH is compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Unites States Department of Labor. It is an online resource and can be accessed on the website:

• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Who Can Use OOH

• OOH is intended for use by individuals who are searching for information about an occupation. It is appropriate for adults, and seems like a good resource for students who are trying to decide what career path to take.

Ask the Right Questions

• If you are looking to learn all there is to know about a certain career OOH is the reference for you. It answers questions such as:

• What are the workers duties and responsibilities

• How much is the pay

• What kind of work environment is there

• Required education and training

• What is the occupation job outlook in the coming years

• Similar careers

• What other related resources are there

Navigating the OOH website

• The OOH website is user-friendly and can be navigated easily. The home page is well organized and important features are visible and simple to locate.

• Key sections are highlighted in navy blue

Ways to Search OOH

• There are several methods by which to search OOH:• General Search box• By occupation group• A-Z Index• Using limiters:

• Median Pay• Entry level education• On-the-job training• Projected new jobs• Growth Rate

More Ways to Search

OOH Site Map Occupation Finder

Sample Search “Librarian”

• Let’s do a sample search using the occupation “Librarian”.

• We will use the “Search Handbook” box in the right upper hand corner

The following search results appear. Let’s click on the first link and see what info we learn

Here we are provided with essential information about the profession and links to more info

Other OOH Resources

• Glossary of terms

• A Teacher’s Guide to OOH

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Links to O*net and additional career information websites

Questions?

For further questions or instruction please feel free to contact me:

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 1-888-131-6754

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• Mon-Fri 9am – 730pm

• Sat 12pm – 5pm