Search for an Occupation

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Enter a keyword, such as chef, accountant, or mechanic in the field provided to display a list of matching occupations, ordered by occupation group.

   The occupation groups were developed from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program, which has defined 23 major occupational groups that encompass over 800 different careers using the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

2. To clear the field for entering a new search, select the Reset link.

3. Select the desired occupation from the list.

1. Select an occupation category to expand it. A comprehensive list of included occupations displays.

2. Select the desired occupation from the list.

Select this link to navigate to the Occupation Listing search tab, where you can choose from an alphabetical list of all occupations.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Enter a keyword, such as chef, accountant, or mechanic in the field provided. As you type, the system suggests matches for you to select.

2. Select the Search button. The system searches for your keyword in the Occupation Title, Related Job Titles, and Occupation Description field of available occupations. For example, the keyword "nurse" returns registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, surgical technicians, and home health aides.

   • If you accepted a system suggestion, the occupation is automatically selected.

   • If your own search term is used, the system displays a list of matching occupations, ordered based on how well they matched the keyword.

3. To view the corresponding matches, select the matched indicator in the Related Job Titles and Occupation Description columns.

4. To view the Occupation Profile, select any of the [occupation title] links in the Occupation column.

If your results include occupation groups that are grayed out, this indicates that there is no information associated with that group.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Select the plus sign beside the occupation group title, or the linked title itself, to expand the selection and view the individual occupations that make up that group.

2. Select the desired occupation from the list.

Select this link to navigate to the Occupation Listing search tab, where you can choose from an alphabetical list of all occupations.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Select a letter at the top of the list to display the occupations that begin with that letter.

2. Locate your desired occupation in the list and select the link.

If your results include occupation groups that are grayed out, this indicates that there is no information associated with that group.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. The first page of the tab searches for the education program. Select a letter at the top of the list to display programs that begin with that letter.

2. Locate your desired education program in the list and select the link. The page refreshes to display the occupations available upon completing the selected education program.

Select this link to navigate to the Occupation Listing search tab, where you can choose from an alphabetical list of all occupations.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Enter a keyword, such as chief, accountant, or operations in the field provided. You can also type in a partial string, such as "advanced mil," to find occupations with that text anywhere in the title. As you type, the system suggests matches for you to select. Similarly, a description search looks for your keyword(s) only in the descriptions of available occupations; for example, searching with the keyword "acquisition" returns a list of occupations that include the word "acquisition" in their description, such as in Supply Corps NCO or Procurement Officer.

2. Select the Search button. The system searches for your keyword(s) in the occupation title. For example, the keywords "aviation radar" returns aviation radar repairers, aviation radar systems officers, and aviation radar technicians.

3. Select a Military Occupational Classification link from the search results to display a list of comparable military and civilian occupations.

4. Locate your desired occupation in the list and select the [occupation title] link to display the Occupation Profile.

If your results include occupation groups that are grayed out, this indicates that there is no information associated with that group.

1. Enter your MOC (military occupational classification) in the field provided, and select the Search button. A list of matching military occupations displays.

2. Select a Military Occupational Classification link from the search results to display a list of comparable military and civilian occupations.

3. Locate your desired occupation in the list and select the [occupation title] link to display the Occupation Profile.

1. Select a Branch of Service from the drop-down list.

2. Select a Personnel Category from the drop-down list.

3. Select a Military Occupational Code from the drop-down list.

4. Select the Search button to display a list of comparable military and civilian occupations.

5. Locate your desired occupation in the list and select the [occupation title] link to display the Occupation Profile.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Enter a full or partial O*NET code in the field provided.

2. Select the Search button to display a list of matching occupations.

3. Locate the desired occupation and select its title, or O*NET Code link, to display the occupation information you want to see within the profile page that you were previously viewing.

Select this link to navigate to the Occupation Listing search tab, where you can choose from an alphabetical list of all occupations.

Select the [area] link to display a Select New Area section where you can specify a different geographical locale. See Search for an Area for details.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as having particularly strong future potential, such as Physician Assistants or Robotics Technicians. A job receives the Bright Outlook designation when information indicates that it is expected to:

• Grow rapidly in the coming years – These are occupations projected to experience much faster-than-average employment growth.

• Have a large number of job openings – Some occupations generate many openings each year due to industry expansion or the need to replace workers.

• Be in emerging or high-priority fields – These include new and evolving career areas—often tied to technology, sustainability, healthcare, or other expanding sectors. O*NET highlights these occupations to help job seekers, students, and workforce professionals quickly identify roles with strong opportunities and long-term demand.

Select this checkbox to see only occupations identified by O*NET as connected to activities benefiting the environment or conserving natural resources, such as waste reduction and recycling or renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal). These occupations support efforts to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, manage natural habitats, and help organizations meet environmental regulations.

1. Select a letter at the top of the list to display the occupations that begin with that letter.

2. Locate your desired occupation in the list and select the link to view the occupations associated with the selected license or certification.