© 2002 Maher & Maher 1 An O*NET Academy Briefing: How to Download and Use the Computerized Interest Profiler and Work Importance Profiler Dr. Janet Wall Senior Trainer, O*NET Academy Dr. Janet Wall Senior Trainer, O*NET Academy

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

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10 Instruments’ Strengths  Extensive and thorough development effort  User input during all stages  Construct validity and reliability evidence  Can be self-administered and self- interpreted  Approximately 30 minute completion time

© 2002 Maher & Maher 11 Instruments’ Strengths (2)  Simple and easy to follow instructions  User Guide provided for workforce development professionals  Results linked to O*NET occupations

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

© 2002 Maher & Maher 13 Areas Measured The O*NET Computerized Interest Profiler measures six types of occupational interests:RealisticInvestigativeArtisticSocialEnterprisingConventional

© 2002 Maher & Maher 14 Work Interest Areas R R IASEC Realistic:  Construction Workers  Automotive Mechanics  Electricians and Technicians  Engineers and Architects

© 2002 Maher & Maher 15 Work Interest Areas R I I ASEC Investigative:  Computer Systems Analysts  Archeologists  Forensic Science Technicians  Psychiatrists and Surgeons

© 2002 Maher & Maher 16 Work Interest Areas RI A A SEC Artistic:  Floral Designer  Graphic Designer  Actors and Musicians  Creative Writers

© 2002 Maher & Maher 17 Work Interest Areas RIA S S EC Social:  Crossing Guards  Physical Therapists  Teachers  Psychologists

© 2002 Maher & Maher 18 Work Interest Areas RIAS E E C Enterprising:  Door-to-Door Salespersons  Real Estate Sales Agents  Chefs and Head Cooks  Judges and Lawyers

© 2002 Maher & Maher 19 Work Interest Areas RIASE C C Conventional:  Clerks and Secretaries  Computer Operators  Accountants  Actuaries

© 2002 Maher & Maher 20 Work Interest Areas RIASEC Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional

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© 2002 Maher & Maher 33 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. Education - May require high school diploma or GED. Job Training - A few days to a few months. Examples  Bus drivers  General office clerks  Home health aides  Waiters/Waitresses

© 2002 Maher & Maher 34 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. 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. Job Training - A few months to a year working with experienced employees. Examples  Dry wall installers  Fire inspectors  Flight attendants  Pharmacy technicians  Tellers Job Zones

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

© 2002 Maher & Maher 36 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 four- year bachelor’s degree, but some do not. Job Training - Several years of work-related experience, on-the- job training, and/or vocational training. Examples  Accountants  Chefs and head cooks  Computer programmers  Historians  Police detectives Job Zones

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

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

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

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

© 2002 Maher & Maher 43 Work Value Areas AI R R RSW Recognition:  Models  Athletes  Education Administrators  Music Directors Good possibilities for advancement High prestige jobs Potential for leadership

© 2002 Maher & Maher 44 Work Value Areas AIR R R SW Relationships:  Child Care Workers  Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistants  Librarians  Athletic Trainers Co-workers are friendly Service to others Jobs that do not make you go against what you think is right

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

© 2002 Maher & Maher 46 Work Value Areas AIRRS W W Working Conditions:  Telemarketers  Agricultural Inspectors  Desktop Publishers  Actuaries Pay, life style, work style (busy all the time, work alone, etc)

© 2002 Maher & Maher 47 Work Value Areas AIRRSW Working Conditions Working Conditions Achievement Independence Recognition Relationships Support

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

© 2002 Maher & Maher 69 Opportunities for You  Spotlight on O*NET Knowledge Site – contact  Podcast – audio interview  Special User Webinars –Contact me at