What's New

December 2008

Learn about cutting-edge Tools and Technology used in In-Demand occupations.

Tools and Technology (T2) data provides information on machines, equipment, tools, and software that workers may use for optimal functioning in a high performance workplace. The database has recently been updated with information on 100 additional occupations for a total of 427 updated high demand occupations. Emphasis is placed on cutting edge technologies and emerging workplace practices. Specific examples of tools and technology used within each occupation are organized into a standardized taxonomy (i.e., the United Nations Standard Products and Service Code - UNSPSC), allowing for cross-occupational comparisons and analysis. More information on this taxonomy is available from the UNSPSC web site external site. The complete T2 data files can be downloaded from the O*NET Resource Center.

We welcome feedback on the T2 database. We accept suggestions for new tools and technologies via our T2 feedback process. Suggestions will be considered for a future update of the T2 database.

Look for the "Tools & Technology" section of the Summary, Details, or Custom Report, or visit the Tools & Technology Search page. A listing of occupations with T2 data is available.

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September 2008

Take advantage of updated data from job incumbents.

With its September 2008 update, O*NET OnLine now includes information from the O*NET 13.0 Database.

The initial version of this database was provided in advance to developers in June 2008. This ninth major update from the O*NET Data Collection Program brings the number of comprehensively updated occupations to 809. Highlights of this update include:

For a more detailed treatment of the content of the current O*NET database, visit the Database page of the O*NET Resource Center. You'll also find a list of occupations affected by this update, in the Update by Occupation document. More information about the Data Collection Program is available on the same web site.

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September 2008

Use Career Clusters to browse O*NET occupations.

OnLine's new Browse by Career Cluster feature allows users to find O*NET occupations in a cluster or field of work that require similar skills. Students, parents, and educators can use Career Clusters to help focus education plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

Visit the Browse by Career Cluster page to explore this new feature.

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August 2008

Locate O*NET-SOC occupations with the updated RAPIDS crosswalk.

Finding O*NET-SOC occupations that match other occupational, education, and training codes is made simple through O*NET OnLine's Crosswalk Search feature. Collaboratively with the Office of Apprenticeship, the O*NET project has updated the RAPIDS (Registered Apprenticeship Program Information Data System) to O*NET-SOC crosswalk. The file is available for download from the National Crosswalk Service Center external site.

Visit the Crosswalk Search page to explore this updated crosswalk.

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July 2008

Explore the latest wage data.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released wage data for 2007. The latest wage data can be seen in the "Wages & Employment" section of the Summary, Details, or Custom Report.

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May 2008

Locate O*NET-SOC occupations using military codes, with the updated MOC crosswalk.

Users of other occupational coding systems can find matching O*NET-SOC occupations through OnLine's Crosswalk Search feature. The crosswalk data for the Military Occupational Classification (MOC) has been updated from the latest release (April 2008) by the Department of Defense. Over 7,500 MOC occupations are linked to related O*NET-SOC occupations to help transitioning military personnel locate appropriate civilian jobs.

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April 2008

Use Job Zones to browse O*NET occupations.

OnLine's new Browse by Job Zone feature allows users to find O*NET occupations based on the amount of preparation that can lead to successful job performance. Occupations have been sorted into five Job Zones based on similar levels of vocational preparation. Select one of the five Job Zones to see a listing of occupations with similar levels of education, experience, and training.

Visit the Browse by Job Zone page to explore this new feature.

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April 2008

Find other In-Demand occupations in Browse by In-Demand Industry Cluster.

In-Demand occupations that are found across different industries, including high growth industries, have now been added to this OnLine feature. These occupations are critical to the economy, are projected to have significant employment opportunities in the future, or are being transformed by technology and innovation.

Visit the Browse by In-Demand Industry Cluster page to learn more, or look for the "In-Demand" logo on occupations throughout O*NET OnLine.

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February 2008

Discover the latest employment data.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released current and projected employment data, as well as educational attainment data, for the period 2006-2016. The latest employment data can be seen throughout OnLine.

The new information is included in the Browse by High Growth Industry page as well as the "Wages & Employment" section of the Summary, Details, or Custom Report. BLS education data can be found in the "Education" section of the Details or Custom report.

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