called My Next Move. The tool is aimed at providing jobseekers with
information on more than 900 occupations, as well as local job
openings and training opportunities in a simple, user-friendly format.
Accessed at http://mynextmove.dol.gov, My Next Move is intended to
assist all jobseekers. It may be especially useful for students, young
adults and other first-time workers as they explore potential careers
based on their interests. The new tool complements the department's
"mySkills myFuture" site at http://www.mySkillsmyFuture.org, which is
designed to help those with previous work experience match their
existing skills to new occupations.
"This administration is committed to expanding opportunities for all
Americans. That includes ensuring all workers — those with years of
experience and those just entering the workforce — have the
information they need to make informed career decisions and get good
jobs," said Secretary Solis. "By leveraging technology in a user-
friendly tool, My Next Move will help those seeking career guidance
learn more about work opportunities in fields that are of interest to
them and that are likely to have job openings today and well into the
future."
The new website allows users to search for jobs by occupation, by
industry and using the "O*NET Interest Profiler," which matches an
individual's interests with suitable occupations by asking 60
questions. Since 2001, the department's Occupational Information
Network, or O*NET, has used a 180-question version of the profiler
that could be printed out or downloaded to a personal computer. The
new, streamlined version is available online for the first time as
part of My Next Move.
Users can also search for jobs in three categories: careers with a
"bright outlook" in growing industries, jobs that are part of the
"green" economy and occupations that have a Registered Apprenticeship
program.
Each occupation that a user selects has an easy-to-read, one-page
profile, including information about what knowledge, skills and
abilities are needed; the occupation's outlook; the level of education
required; technologies used within the occupation; and other, similar
jobs. In addition, each occupation page includes direct links to
local salary information, training opportunities and relevant job
openings.
