Occupational outlook handbook / U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For hundreds of occupations, this book includes information on a variety of topics, including pay, education required, number of jobs, work environment, work schedules, and much more.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781641433938
- ISBN: 1641433930
- Physical Description: xiii, 1321 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: 2020-2021 edition.
- Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Bernan, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Projections data. Fastest growing occupations ; Number of new jobs ; Highest paying occupations -- Occupational information included in the OOH -- Data for occupations not covered in detail -- Appendix : summary of occupations -- Glossary -- Projections methodology -- Index -- Architecture and engineering -- Arts and design -- Building and grounds cleaning -- Business and financial -- Community and social service -- Computer and information technology -- Construction and extraction -- Education, training and library -- Entertainment and sports -- Farming, fishing and forestry -- Food preparation and serving -- Healthcare -- Installation, maintenance and repair -- Legal -- Life, physical and social science -- Management -- Math -- Media and communications -- Military -- Office and administrative support -- Personal care and service -- Production -- Protective service -- Sales -- Transportation and material moving. |
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Subject: | Occupations > United States. Employment forecasting > United States. Labor supply > United States. Vocational guidance > United States. |
Genre: | Job descriptions. |
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Summary
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2020-2021
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is the premier, nationally recognized source for career information. Especially designed to provide valuable up-to-date information, the Handbook is great for all individuals making decisions about their future including students about to graduate from high school or college, recent graduates, individuals returning to the workforce after an absence, or anyone looking for a career change. It has been used by millions since the 1940s. The 2020-2021 OOH reflects employment projections for the 2018-2028 decade. It includes information on the fastest-growing occupations, number of new jobs, and a summary of the highest-paying occupations. This Handbook contains numerous occupations profiles and includes information on: -Duties required by the occupation -Work Environment -Education and training needed -Median pay -Important qualities for the job -Licenses, certification, and registrations needed -Contact information to learn more about the occupation -Job outlook Special features include: -Assumptions and methods used in preparing employment projections -A comprehensive appendix summarizing the occupations -Data for occupations not covered in detail -Employment projections -Glossary of terms used throughout the book -Occupational information network coverage; and a detailed index