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Search 4,055 occupations by title or by skill, from O*NET (US Dept. of Labor) and ESCO (the EU taxonomy): how much preparation each typically needs, the interests it draws on, and the skills it calls for. Always about the occupation as a whole — never a score about a person.
The map of work
Click any tile or bar to browse itWhere the occupations are
1,016 O*NET occupations across the 23 SOC major groups, each tile sized by how many it holds and shaded by the preparation the group typically needs.
- Zone 1 · Little or No Preparation Needed
- Zone 2 · Some Preparation Needed
- Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed
- Zone 4 · Considerable Preparation Needed
- Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed
- Not rated
How much preparation they take
O*NET's Job Zone, 1 (little or none) to 5 (extensive), for the 923 rated occupations.
O*NET retired Zone 1 in release 30.2 and rates its former Zone 1 occupations, such as dishwashers, at Zone 2. 93 O*NET occupations, mostly "All Other" catch-alls, have no Job Zone rating. ESCO does not publish one.
What rises with preparation
Mean O*NET importance (1 to 5) of the ten basic skills, by Job Zone. Every one climbs; science, writing and learning climb most.
| Skill | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Speaking | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Writing | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Active Learning | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Science | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
- 1–1.8
- 1.8–2.6
- 2.6–3.4
- 3.4–4.2
- 4.2–5
The skills most work calls for
Of 3,039 ESCO occupations, how many list each skill as essential. The start of searching work by skill rather than by title.
Showing 1–30 of 4,055
3D animator
3D animators are in charge of animating 3D models of objects, virtual environments, layouts, characters and 3D virtual animated agents.
3D modeller
3D modellers design 3D models of objects, virtual environments, layouts, characters, and 3D virtual animated agents.
3D printing technician
3D printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide…
abrasive blasting operator
Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly…
absorbent pad machine operator
Absorbent pad machine operators tend a machine that takes in cellulose fibres and compresses them to a highly absorbent pad material for use in…
academic advisor
Academic advisors assist students, at post-secondary level, in recognising and achieving their educational goals. They advise students on their…
academic support officer
Academic support officers provide assistance to students with learning problems and act as the main point of contact for these students. They make…
accommodation manager
Accommodation managers are in charge of managing the operations and overseeing the strategy for a hospitality establishment. They manage human…
accountant
Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting…
Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.…
accounting analyst
Accounting analysts evaluate the financial statements of clients, usually companies, which include the income sheet, the balance sheet, the statement…
accounting assistant
Accounting assistants record and report ticketing accounting situations to the accountant they work with, verify deposits and prepare daily reports…
accounting manager
Accounting managers assume responsibility for all accounting activities relating to financial reporting. They develop and maintain accounting…
acoustical engineer
Acoustical engineers study and apply the science of sound to various applications. They work in a wide range of areas including the consultation of…
activism officer
Activism officers promote or hinder social, political, economic or environmental change by using different tactics such as persuasive research, media…
activity leader
Activity leaders provide recreational services to people and children on vacation. They organise activities such as games for children, sport…
actor/actress
Actors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment…
Actors
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret…
actuarial assistant
Actuarial assistants perform statistical data research in order to set premium rates and insurance policies. They review the possibility of…
actuarial consultant
Actuarial consultants analyse, manage and provide guidance on financial impact of risks. They can work in fields related to insurance, pension…
Actuaries
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk…
acupuncturist
Acupuncturists make use of thin needles and insert them into acupuncture points in the body in order to restore the imbalances of the human body and…
Acupuncturists
Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups…
Acute Care Nurses
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre-…
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor…
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining…
administrative assistant
Administrative assistants provide administrative and office support for supervisors. They perform a variety of tasks, such as answering telephone…
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability…
Administrative Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution…
admissions coordinator
Admissions coordinators are in charge of the students' applications and admissions to a (private) school, college or university. They assess possible…
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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. ESCO occupations and skills are from the European Commission's ESCO classification, and the occupation crosswalk is the official ESCO–O*NET mapping by the ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA. This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission. BlissPoint Analytics has modified all or some of this information: skill, task and descriptor ratings are rounded to one decimal, and ESCO occupations show Job Zone and interests copied from a crosswalked O*NET occupation. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.