The document provides steps for using the ONET (Occupational Network) website to explore career options based on personality and interests. It outlines a process that involves taking an interest inventory quiz, reviewing the results and top career matches, then using the ONET website to research tasks, skills, education/training requirements, wages, and related careers for a particular occupation of interest. The goal is to help individuals discover careers that suit their personality and values through an interactive, self-guided exploration of the ONET database.

1. Career Exploration
How to use the ONET

2. Step 1
 Career Exploration:
 Start with who you are and what you like.
 Take an interest inventory to explore your personality.
 Clink on the Interest Inventory link or open a new window
and copy and paste the address into your browser:
http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
 Your interests can evolve over time like mine did here:
 From Waitress, to Artist, to School Counselor

3. Step 2
 This is what
you should
see
 The 60 question
inventory (5-10
minutes) will
show your
interests, results
based on your
personality, job
zones, and careers
you may wish to
explore.

4. Step 3
 Click ‘Next’ until you
begin the 60
question survey.
 Take the survey by
selecting the
appropriate bubble
and selecting ‘Next’
 To what degree do you
like/ dislike each job?
 Don’t over think it.
 Go with your first gut
reaction and answer
honestly.
 No right or wrong
answers.

5. Step 4
 When you
complete the
questions you
should see this.
 You have 3
options: you can
start over, change
any ‘unsure’
answers, or select
‘Next’ to view
results.
 Then select ‘Next’
to see results.

6. Step 5
 Click and read
your top 2 to
careers
interest
results.
 Here is
example of one
of my top 2,
‘Social’.

7. Step 6 Possible career types and explanations.
R- Realistic
People with Realistic
interests like work that
includes practical,
hands-on problems
and answers. Often
people with Realistic
interests do not like
careers that involve
paperwork or working
closely with others.
They like:
Working with plants
and animals
Real-world materials
like wood, tools, and
machinery
Outside work
I- Investigative
People with
Investigative
interests like work
that has to do with
ideas and thinking
rather than physical
activity or leading
people.
They like:
Searching for facts
Figuring out
problems
A- Artistic
People with Artistic
interests like work
that deals with the
artistic side of
things, such as
acting, music, art,
and design.
They like:
Creativity in their
work
Work that can be
done without
following a set of
rules
S- Social
People with Social
interests like
working with
others to help them
learn and grow.
They like working
with people more
than working with
objects, machines,
or information.
They like:
Teaching
Giving advice
Helping and being
of service to people
E- Enterprising
People with
Enterprising
interests like work
that has to do with
starting up and
carrying out
business projects.
These people like
taking action rather
than thinking about
things.
They like:
Persuading and
leading people
Making decisions
Taking risks for
profits
C- Conventional
People with
Conventional
interests like work
that follows set
procedures and
routines. They
prefer working with
information and
paying attention to
details rather than
working with ideas.
They like:
Working with clear
rules
Following a strong
leader

8. Step 7 Select a career title/ keyword under 1 of your top 2
profile results. Here are some possible choices…
R- Realistic
• Farmer
• Forester
• Landscaping
• Automotive
• Mechanic
• Fire fighter
• EMT
• Engineer
• Pilot
• Shipping
• Tailor
• Cook
• Baker
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Driver
• Security
I- Investigative
• Scientist
• Computer
Programmer
• Zoologist
• Biologist
• Chemist
• Mathematician
• Architect
• Finance
• Doctor
• Public safety
• Engineer
• Veterinarian
• Psychologist
• Government
• Environmentalist
• Law
A- Artistic
• Creative Writer
• Editor
• Artist
• Architect
• Fashion
• Designer
• Actor
• Dancer
• Singer
• Director
• Cosmetologist
• Columnist
• Photographer
• Musician
• Model
• Animator
• Stylist
S- Social
• Counselor
• Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Child Care
• Trainer
• Therapist
• Nurse
• Teacher
• Instructor
• Coach
• Manager
• Pathologist
• Probation
Officer
• Clergy
• Medical
Assistant
E- Enterprising
• Sales Manger
• Business
Administration
• Inspector
• Sales Agent
• Judge
• Lawyer
• Manager
• Advertising
• Principal
• Legislator
• Tour Guide
• Real Estate
• Server/ Bar-
Tender
• Producer
• Examiner
C- Conventional
• Accountant
• Financial
Analyst
• Tax Preparer
• Banker
• Cashier
• Receptionist
• Pharmacist
• Office Clerk
• Secretary
• Computer
Operator
• Insurance
• Dispatcher
• Air Traffic
Controller
• Postal Worker

9. Step 8 Using the ONET to explore Careers that suit YOU.
 Using your ONET Interest Profiler Results, select a job title you
are interested in exploring more deeply.
 You can select a title from the previous slide that is in-line with
your profiler results or some other career you’ve been thinking
about.
 Click the link or in a new window, copy and paste the following
web address into your browser: http://www.onetonline.org
NOTE: The ONET does not offer information on military-related
careers.

10. Step 9
 This is what
you should
see

11. Step 10
 Enter the
job title of
your
interest in
the window
and click
the arrow
to search.

12. Step 11
 This is
similar to
what you
should
see…
 Click on the
best choice

13. Step 12
 First lets look
at the top of
the page in
the section
titled “TASKS”
 What are
tasks?
 What are
some specific
to your job?

14. Step 13
 First lets look
at the top of
the page in
the section
titled “TASKS”
 What are
tasks?
 What are
some specific
to your job?

15. Step 14
 Next scroll
down to
Tools and
Technology
 What are
some
specific to
your job?

16. Step 15
 Next scroll
down to
Knowledge
 What do
you need to
know in
order to do
this job?

17. Step 16
 Next scroll
down to
Skills
 What do
you need to
learn?

18. Step 17
 Next scroll
down to
Abilities
 What do
you need to
be able to
do?

19. Step 18
 Next scroll
down to
Work
Activities
 What will
you be
doing at
your job?

20. Step 19
 Next scroll
down to
Work
Context
 What will
the
environment
be like?

21. Step 20
 Next scroll
down to Job
Zone
 What kind of
training will I
need… a lot
or a little?

22. Step 21
 Next scroll
down to
Education/
Credentials
 What type of
education/ or
requirements
will I need?

23. Step 22
 Next scroll
down to
Interests
 What type
of interest
does your
job fall
under?

24. Step 23 INTERESTS continued…
R- Realistic
People with Realistic
interests like work that
includes practical,
hands-on problems
and answers. Often
people with Realistic
interests do not like
careers that involve
paperwork or working
closely with others.
They like:
Working with plants
and animals
Real-world materials
like wood, tools, and
machinery
Outside work
I- Investigative
People with
Investigative
interests like work
that has to do with
ideas and thinking
rather than physical
activity or leading
people.
They like:
Searching for facts
Figuring out
problems
A- Artistic
People with Artistic
interests like work
that deals with the
artistic side of
things, such as
acting, music, art,
and design.
They like:
Creativity in their
work
Work that can be
done without
following a set of
rules
S- Social
People with Social
interests like
working with
others to help them
learn and grow.
They like working
with people more
than working with
objects, machines,
or information.
They like:
Teaching
Giving advice
Helping and being
of service to people
E- Enterprising
People with
Enterprising
interests like work
that has to do with
starting up and
carrying out
business projects.
These people like
taking action rather
than thinking about
things.
They like:
Persuading and
leading people
Making decisions
Taking risks for
profits
C- Conventional
People with
Conventional
interests like work
that follows set
procedures and
routines. They
prefer working with
information and
paying attention to
details rather than
working with ideas.
They like:
Working with clear
rules
Following a strong
leader

25. Step 24
 Next scroll
down to
Work Styles
 Do you think
these Work
Styles suit
your
personality?

26. Step 25
 Next scroll
down to
Work Values
 Do you think
these Work
Values
match your
personal
values?

27. Step 26
 Next scroll
down to
Related
Occupations
 What Related
Occupations
look
interesting to
you?

28. Step 27
 Next scroll
down to
Wages and
Employment
Trends
 What can you
expect to
earn?
 Is there job
growth?

29. Step 28 Continue the search: revise, explore, experiment,
and ask your School Counselor.
 With each career search though the ONET comes a list of related careers,
so that you can click on a related career and explore more options within
a similar field.
 You can take additional assessments to learn more about your personality
and careers that match your personality. Here is a free version of a
Jungian Typology Briggs Myer’s: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-
win/JTypes2.asp
 You can schedule an appointment with your School Counselor.

30. THE END
Do you have any questions?
What did you discover about yourself?