O*NET Analysis
O*NET OnLine is the U.S. Department of Labor's successor to the DOT (National Center for O*NET Development, n.d.), providing continuously updated information on occupational tasks, skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, and labor market statistics.
When it is used
O*NET is used alongside the DOT for current occupational information, particularly for newer occupations or when task-level detail is required.
Step-by-step
- Search O*NET for the SOC code or occupation title
- Review tasks, skills, work activities, work context, and job zone
- Apply to the individual's restrictions and background
- Supplement with BLS OEWS (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) data for wages
Data sources
- O*NET database (regularly updated)
- BLS SOC-crosswalked wage data
Limitations
O*NET descriptors differ from DOT in granularity; cross-referencing is necessary when DOT-style physical demand detail is required.
Admissibility
O*NET-based vocational analyses are widely accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does O*NET differ from DOT in practical use?
O*NET is task and skill oriented and updated regularly. DOT is position oriented with stronger physical demand detail. Combining both yields a complete occupational profile.
References
- National Center for O*NET Development. (n.d.). O*NET OnLine. U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. onetonline.orgGovernment
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). U.S. Department of Labor. bls.govGovernment
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