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An O*NET Academy BriefingAn O*NET Academy Briefing

O*NET Tools for the O*NET Tools for the Military Member in TransitionMilitary Member in Transition

Presented byPresented byDr. Janet E. WallDr. Janet E. Wall

Sr. Trainer, O*NET AcademySr. Trainer, O*NET Academy

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ResourcesResources

• Webinar will be archived• PowerPoint slides will be available for

downloading.• Access http://www.onetacademy.com• Come in with questions at any time

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Goals of WebinarGoals of Webinar1. Review how assessments can help

the military person locate occupations

2. Find occupational information3. Translate military MOSs to civilian

occupations4. Help military members find high

growth, high demand occupations5. See what occupations require

certifications and licenses6. Help vets find jobs

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Use O*NET Assessment ToolsUse O*NET Assessment Tools

http://www.onetcenter.org (O*NET Resource Center --assessment tools)

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Use O*NET Use O*NET Assessment ToolsAssessment Tools

• Interest Profiler• Work Importance Locator/Profiler• Ability Profiler

Listings of Compatible Listings of Compatible OccupationsOccupations

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Interest ProfilerInterest ProfilerWork Interest AreasWork Interest Areas

R I A S E C

RealisticRealisticInvestigativeInvestigative

ArtisticArtisticSocialSocial

EnterprisingEnterprisingConventionalConventional

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Example Interests ReportExample Interests Report

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Work Importance ProfilerWork Importance ProfilerWork Value AreasWork Value Areas

A I R R S W

WorkingWorking Conditions Conditions

AchievementAchievementIndependenceIndependence

RecognitionRecognitionRelationshipsRelationships

SupportSupport

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Work Importance ProfilerWork Importance ProfilerExample ReportExample Report

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Ability ProfilerAbility Profiler

• Standardized ability assessment• Eleven tests• Measures work related abilities• Psychomotor and non-psychomotor

assessments

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Relationship Between Measured Relationship Between Measured Constructs and AP ExercisesConstructs and AP ExercisesWhat is Measured and Reported

Exercise/Subtest

Verbal Ability VocabularyArithmetic Reasoning Arithmetic ReasoningComputation ComputationSpatial Ability Three-Dimensional SpaceForm Perception Object MatchingClerical Perception Name ComparisonMotor Coordination Mark MakingManual Dexterity Place

TurnFinger Dexterity Assemble

Disassemble

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After the Assessment After the Assessment and Scoringand Scoring

• Individualized score report• Matches profile of person to that of the

occupation• Occupations for all 5 job zones

– job zone = amount of education, training, and experience

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AP Example ProfileAP Example Profile

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Find Occupational InformationFind Occupational Information

• Perform an Occupation Search• Perform a Skills Search• Browse by Characteristics• Conduct a Crosswalk Search

http://online.onetcenter.org

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1. Occupational Search1. Occupational Search

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Search by Occupation NameSearch by Occupation Name

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2. Perform a Skill Search2. Perform a Skill Search

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Skill SearchSkill Search

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Occupations Matching SkillsOccupations Matching Skills

Click on occupational title to see a summary report – see example

13 skills matched

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Skills MatchedSkills Matched

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Occupational Summary ReportOccupational Summary Report

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3. Translate Characteristics to3. Translate Characteristics to Civilian Occupations Civilian Occupations

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Many Search AvenuesMany Search Avenues

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Example – SkillsExample – Skills

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Occupations ShownOccupations Shown

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4. Translate Military to4. Translate Military to Civilian Occupations Civilian Occupations

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Enter Military CodeEnter Military Code

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Select Correct TitleSelect Correct Title

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Provides Summary ReportProvides Summary Report

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Keyword SearchKeyword Search

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Keyword Search Keyword Search Click on occupational title to obtain a summary report.

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Find High Growth, High Find High Growth, High Demand OccupationsDemand Occupations

http://www.careervoyages.gov/careerchangers-military.cfm (Career Voyages -- high growth, high demand jobs for military in transition)

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Career ChangersCareer Changers

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Select MilitarySelect Military

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Enter MOS CodeEnter MOS Code

computer systems analyst

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OptionsOptions

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Occupational DescriptionOccupational Description

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State ReportState Report

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Find Licenses and Certifications Find Licenses and Certifications for Occupationsfor Occupations

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/certifications_new or

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/licensedoccupations (America’s Career Info Net -- occupations that require licenses or certifications)

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Find Certifications for OccupationsFind Certifications for Occupations

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Select OccupationSelect Occupation

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Related CertificationsRelated Certifications

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Find Licenses for OccupationsFind Licenses for Occupations

Select state

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Select OccupationSelect Occupation

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Get InformationGet Information

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Find Jobs for VetsFind Jobs for Vets

http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov

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State Employment WebsitesState Employment Websites

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Relevant WebsitesRelevant Websiteshttp://www.onetcenter.org (O*NET Resource Center

--assessment tools)http://online.onetcenter.org (O*NET Online --

occupational and skill searches and information)http://www.careervoyages.gov/careerchangers-military.cfm

(Career Voyages -- high growth, high demand jobs for military in transition)

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/certifications_new or http://www.acinet.org/acinet/licensedoccupations (America’s Career Info Net -- occupations that require licenses or certifications)

http://hirevetsfirst.gov (state job banks)

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Questions??Questions??

Other helpful websiteswww.goarmy.comwww.navy.comwww.marines.comwww.airforce.comwww.milspouse.org

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Supporting WebinarsSupporting Webinars• How to Download and Use the O*NET Interest Profiler

and Work Importance Profiler• Overview of the O*NET Ability Profiler• How to Administer the O*NET Ability Profiler• How to Interpret the Ability Profiler• O*NET for Job Seekers and Students• New and Emerging Occupations• O*NET Tools for School Counselors• O*NET for Older Workers• Linking Pay, Occupations, Education• Keeping Pace with the Growing, Largest Employment,

etc. Occupations• Behind the Scenes: How O*NET Information is Updated