An ONET Academy Briefing How to Download and

Webinar Objectives v Learn how to find and download the Computerized Interest Profiler and the Work Importance Profiler v Understand how to complete the computerized instruments v Use the results to match with O*NET occupations © 2002 Maher & Maher 2

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Instruments’ Strengths v Extensive v User and thorough development effort input during all stages v Construct validity and reliability evidence v Can be self-administered and selfinterpreted v Approximately 30 minute completion time © 2002 Maher & Maher 10

Instruments’ Strengths (2) v Simple and easy to follow instructions v User Guide provided

O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler v Similar to paper/pencil version v Compatible with Holland's Vocational Personality Theory (Holland, 1985) v Widely accepted and used by counselors v Easy to use and well received by clients © 2002 Maher & Maher 12

Areas Measured The O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler measures six types of occupational interests: Realistic

Work Interest Areas R I A S E C Realistic: Construction Workers v Automotive

Work Interest Areas R I A S E C Investigative: Computer Systems Analysts v

Work Interest Areas R I A S E C Artistic: Floral Designer v Graphic

Work Interest Areas R I A S E C Social: Crossing Guards v Physical

Work Interest Areas R I A S E C Enterprising: Door-to-Door Salespersons v Real

Work Interest Areas R I A S E C Conventional: Clerks and Secretaries v

Work Interest Areas R Realistic I A S Artistic Investigative E C Enterprising Social

Job Zones Job Zone 1 - Little or No Preparation Needed Overall Experience - No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before. Job Training - A few days to a few months. Examples v Bus drivers v General office clerks v Home health aides Education - May require high school diploma or GED. v Waiters/Waitresses © 2002 Maher & Maher 33

Job Zones Job Zone 2 - Some Preparation Needed Overall Experience - Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but is usually not needed. Job Training - A few months to a year working with experienced employees. Examples v Dry wall installers Education - May require high school diploma and may require some vocational training. In some cases, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree could be needed. v Fire inspectors v Flight attendants v Pharmacy technicians v Tellers © 2002 Maher & Maher 34

Job Zones Job Zone 3 - Medium Preparation Needed Overall Experience - Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Job Training - One or two years of training with both on-the job experience and informal training with experienced workers. Examples Education - Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-thejob experience, or an associate’s degree. Some may require a bachelor’s degree. v Dental assistants v Electricians v Fish and game wardens v Legal secretaries © 2002 Maher & Maher 35

Job Zones Job Zone 4 - Considerable Preparation Needed Overall Experience - A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Education - Most require a fouryear bachelor’s degree, but some do not. Job Training - Several years of work-related experience, on-thejob training, and/or vocational training. Examples v Accountants v Chefs and head cooks v Computer programmers v Historians v Police detectives © 2002 Maher & Maher 36

Job Zones Job Zone 5 - Extensive Preparation Needed Overall Experience - Extensive Job Training - Most of these work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. occupations assume the person already has the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. Education - A bachelor’s degree is Examples the minimum formal education v Lawyers required. However, most also v Instrumental musicians require graduate school. v Physicists/Surgeons v Counseling psychologists © 2002 Maher & Maher 37

O*NET Work Importance Profiler Strengths v Based on over 30 years of research by leading vocational psychologists v Theory indicates that if work values are satisfied then worker is happier and more productive v Look and feel is different from the paper/pencil version v Includes a ranking and a rating phase, unlike the paper/pencil version © 2002 Maher & Maher 40

Work Value Areas A I Achievement: Fire Fighters v Police Officers and Detectives v Airline Pilots v Surgeons v R R S W • Seeing the results of your efforts • Lets you use your best abilities • Feeling of accomplishment © 2002 Maher & Maher 41

Work Value Areas A I R R S W Independence: Sales Representatives v Talent Directors v Training and Development Specialists v Astronomers v © 2002 Maher & Maher • Doing things on your own • Make you own decisions 42

Work Value Areas A I R R Recognition: Models v Athletes v Education Administrators v Music Directors v © 2002 Maher & Maher S W • Good possibilities for advancement • High prestige jobs • Potential for leadership 43

Work Value Areas A I R R Relationships: S W • Co-workers are friendly Child Care Workers • Service to others • Jobs that do not v Occupational/Physicalmake you go against you think is Therapist Assistants what right v Librarians v Athletic Trainers v © 2002 Maher & Maher 44

Work Value Areas A I • Company stands behind it workers • Management style is comfortable • Jobs in companies with a reputation of treating employees well R R S W Support: Office Clerks v Retail Salespersons v Machinists v Loan Officers v © 2002 Maher & Maher 45

Work Value Areas A I R R S W Working Conditions: Telemarketers v Agricultural Inspectors v Desktop Publishers v Actuaries v • Pay, life style, work style (busy all the time, work alone, etc) © 2002 Maher & Maher 46

Work Value Areas A I Achievement R R Recognition Independence S Support Relationships ©

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Supporting Webinars How to Download and Use the O*NET Interest Profiler and Work Importance Profiler v AP Webinar Series v Whole Person Assessment v O*NET Tools for Job Seekers and Students v O*NET for Military in Transition v O*NET for the Older Worker in Transition v Linking Education, Occupations, and Pay v Behind the Scenes: Updating O*NET Information v © 2002 Maher & Maher 68

Opportunities for You v Spotlight on O*NET Knowledge Site – contact stenson 49@hotmail. com v Podcast – audio interview v Special User Webinars – Contact me at sagesolutions@earthlink. net © 2002 Maher & Maher 69