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INSTRUCTIONAL HAND-OUTS
Career Information Guides
a. Dictionary of Occupational Titles – also can be accessed at
http://www.oalj.dol.gov/libdot.htm; Lists 24000 jobs with general duties
and work characteristics
b. Occupational Outlook Handbook – also can be accessed at
http://www.bls.gov/oco; Lists training/education requirements, earning
potential, work conditions, employment prospects, nature of the work,
related occupations, and sources of additional information
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c. Guide for Occupational Exploration – also can be accessed at
www.doi.gov/octc/occupat2.htm; Lists 14 interest areas along with
abilities/trait requirement
d. SIC – Standard Industrial Classification System; Used by US Department
of Labor identifying career information by industrial classification –
http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sicsearch.html
e. SOC – Standard Occupational Classification System; provides
information classified into broad occupational definitions
Internet Resources
a. American Career InfoNet – www.acinet.org ; Lists outlook/trends,
training requirements, and learning potential; also offers a career
inventory
b. Occupational Info Network (O*NET) – Lists training/education
requirements, and earning potential; Codes are included as part of the
OOH description; http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet or
http://online.onetcenter.org ;
c. DOL Employment and Training Administration – http://doleta.gov ; A
site for students, parents, teachers and counselors to access career
information regarding career exploration, training requirements, and
military careers
d. America’s Learning Exchange – http://www.alx.org
e. NC Careers – www.nccareers.org; Provides career information and
exploration and links to 219 post-secondary educational/training sites
f. CFNC – www.cfnc.org – Offers career exploration and education/career
planning resources.
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g. F4K – http://students.f4k.org; A site developed to provide career and
educational resources with industry/mentor support
Parts of the DOT Code
1st 3 Digits
-Occupational Group Assignment
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2nd 3 Digits
-Worker Function (Data, People, Things)
Last 3 Digits
-Serial # (Arranged in Numerical Order)
Dictionary Of Occupational Titles (DOT)
Explanation of Data, People, and Thing
The fourth, fifth, and sixth digits of the occupational code reflect
relationships to Data, People, and Things, respectively. These digits
express a job's relationship to Data, People, and Things by identifying
the highest appropriate function in each listing shown in the following
table:
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DATA (4th Digit)
PEOPLE (5th Digit)
0 Synthesizing
0 Mentoring
1 Coordinating
1 Negotiating
2 Analyzing
2 Instructing
3 Compiling
3 Supervising
4 Computing
4 Diverting
5 Copying
5 Persuading
6 Comparing
6 Speaking
7 Serving
7 Handling
8 Taking Instructions-Helping
THINGS (6th Digit)
0 Setting Up
1 Precision Working
2 Operating
3 Driving-Operating
4 Manipulating
5 Tending
6 Feeding
Parts of a DOT Definition
CODE: 077.117-010
TITLE(s): DIETITIAN, CHIEF (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: dietitian, administrative;
director, dietetics department Directs activities of institution department providing quality food
service and nutritional care: Administers, plans, and directs activities of department providing
quality food service. Establishes policies and procedures, and provides administrative direction
for menu formulation, food preparation and service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety
practices, and personnel utilization. Selects professional dietetic staff, and directs departmental
educational programs. Coordinates interdepartmental professional activities, and serves as
consultant to management on matters pertaining to dietetics.
GOE: 11.05.02 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 77 (Definition Trailer)
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GOE: 11.05.02 (SOC Code)
Strength:
GED:
S=Sedentary
R=Reading
L-Light
M=Math
H=Heavy
L=Language
SVP=Training
V=Very Heavy
DLU=Date of Last Update
Guide for Occupational Exploration
Example of arriving at a 6 digit code: 01.01.01
1st 2 Digits – Interest Area
Example: 01 Artistic
2nd 2 Digits – Work Group
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Example: 01.01 Literary Arts
3rd 2 Digits are from the subgroup
Example: 01.01.01 Editing
Guide for Occupational Education
01
Arts, Entertainment, and Media
02
Science, Math, and Engineering
03
Plants and Animals
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04
Law, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety
05
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
06
Construction, Mining, and Drilling
07
Transportation
08
Industrial Production
09
Business Detail
10
Sales and Marketing
11
Recreation, Travel, and Other Personal Services
12
Education and Social Service
13
General Management and Support
14
Medical and Health Services
SIC CODES
Retrieved from: http://www.wave.net/upg/immigration/sic_headings.html
 Division A. - Agriculture, forestry, & fishing (01-09)
 Division B. - Mining (10-14)
 Division C. - Construction (15-17)
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 Division D. - Manufacturing (20-39)
 Division E. - Transportation & pub. utilities (40-49)
 Division F. - Wholesale trade (50-51)
 Division G. - Retail trade (52-59)
 Division H. - Finance, insurance, & real estate (60-67)
 Division I. - Services (70-89)
 Division J. - Public administration (91-97)
 Division K. - Nonclassifiable establishments (99)
 01 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CROPS
 02 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION LIVESTOCK
 07 AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
 08 FORESTRY
 09 FISHING, HUNTING, AND TRAPPING
 10 METAL MINING
 12 COAL MINING
 13 OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION
 14 NONMETALLIC MINERALS, EXCEPT FUELS
 15 GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS
 16 HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, EX. BUILDING
 17 SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS
 20 FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS
 21 TOBACCO PRODUCTS
 22 TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS
 23 APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS
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 24 LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS
 25 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
 26 PAPER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
 27 PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
 28 CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
 29 PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS
 30 RUBBER AND MISC. PLASTICS PRODUCTS
 31 LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS
 32 STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS
 33 PRIMARY METAL INDUSTRIES
 34 FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS
 35 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
 36 ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
 37 TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
 38 INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS
 39 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
 40 RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION
 41 LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT
 42 TRUCKING AND WAREHOUSING
 43 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
 44 WATER TRANSPORTATION
 45 TRANSPORTATION BY AIR
 46 PIPELINES, EXCEPT NATURAL GAS
 47 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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 48 COMMUNICATION
 49 ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES
 50 WHOLESALE TRADE-DURABLE GOODS
 51 WHOLESALE TRADE-NONDURABLE GOODS
 52 BUILDING MATERIALS & GARDEN SUPPLIES
 53 GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
 54 FOOD STORES
 55 AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS & SERVICE STATIONS
 56 APPAREL AND ACCESSORY STORES
 57 FURNITURE AND HOMEFURNISHINGS STORES
 58 EATING AND DRINKING PLACES
 59 MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL
 60 DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS
 61 NONDEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS
 62 SECURITY AND COMMODITY BROKERS
 63 INSURANCE CARRIERS
 64 INSURANCE AGENTS, BROKERS, & SERVICE
 65 REAL ESTATE
 67 HOLDING AND OTHER INVESTMENT OFFICES
 70 HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES
 72 PERSONAL SERVICES
 73 BUSINESS SERVICES
 75 AUTO REPAIR, SERVICES, AND PARKING
 76 MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR SERVICES
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 78 MOTION PICTURES
 79 AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES
 80 HEALTH SERVICES
 81 LEGAL SERVICES
 82 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
 83 SOCIAL SERVICES
 84 MUSEUMS, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
 86 MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
 87 ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
 88 PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS
 89 SERVICES, NEC
 91 EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND GENERAL
 92 JUSTICE, PUBLIC ORDER, AND SAFETY
 93 FINANCE, TAXATION, & MONETARY POLICY
 94 ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 95 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HOUSING
 96 ADMINISTRATION OF ECONOMIC PROGRAMS
 97 NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTL. AFFAIRS
 99 NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS
Informational Interviews
General Questions to Ask
Preparation:
 What education or training is required?
 What experience do I need?
Present Job:
 What do you do during a typical work week?
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What takes up most of your time at work?
What skills do you need for doing your job?
How would you describe your working environment?
What are the toughest problems you deal with on a daily basis?
What do you find most rewarding about your job?
Lifestyle:
 Does your job situation limit your personal time or where you can live?
 How are you expected to dress at work?
 How many hours are you expected to spend at work each week?
 Do you get vacation time and other benefits?
Career Future and Alternatives:
 What do you hope to achieve in the future?
 Do you think that there will be job opportunities in the future for people to do
what you are doing now?
 If you had to change jobs, what else might you do?
 What companies hire people with your background?
Job Hunting:
 How do people find out about jobs in your career area? Are jobs advertised in the
newspaper or professional journals? Is information passed by word of mouth?
 How does a person move from one position to another in this type of work?
 When you hire someone, what characteristics do you look for? Why?
Education
Knowledge of Organization
Personality
Knowledge of the Job
Work Experience
Other
Advice:
 Do you think that I have what it takes to be successful in this career?
 Can you suggest other schools or related jobs that might be better for me?
 What types of paid employment or other experience are important for me to have?
 If you were my age, would you do anything differently in choosing a career?
What school courses would you take? What kind of experience would you try to
get?
Referral to Others:
 Do you know of other people who could provide me with information?
 Can you suggest a few people who may be willing to see me?
 May I use your name when I contact people you suggest?
Job-Specific Questions:
 What does your organization do?
 How big is your company?
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In what cites does your company have offices/branches?
How much freedom is given to new employees?
How long do people usually stay with your company?
What types of formal on-the-job training does your company offer?
How do employees transfer from one position to another within the company?
What new product line or services is your company developing?
Is your company growing?
How does the company compare to other companies?
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