Occupational Information Network (O

Occupational Information Network (O*NET)In 1999, the department of Labor initiated the creation of an internet database designed to replace the DOT. Since the O*NET is an electronic library rather than a book, it can be updated continuously, and the occupations described in it are much easier to find using an electronic search. O*NET focuses on transferable skills, making it easy to group jobs into related clusters and explore career paths across clusters. The new database also uses a standard occupational classification system directly linked to the labor market data that are vital to making informed employment decisions Using the standard classification creates convenient and rapid links between O*NET and other sources of occupational information such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook. In addition, O*NET identifies knowledge and specific instructional programs required for occupations, thereby stressing the connection between school and work. Besides providing for rapid updating of information, the O*NET database allows users to rearrange data according to their needs.The development of O*NET provides many additional benefits for human resource managers.1.O*NET facilitates the preparation of job descriptions and job specification because it has more than 275 standardized descriptors of skills, knowledge, tasks, occupational requirements, worker abilities, interests, and values.2.An O*NET Questionnaire is available that companies can use to apply O*Net descriptors to their own particular situation.3.O*NeT information can be used to identify skill requirements to align job needs with qualified applicants4.o*nEt information and tools can serve a useful purpose by helping to identify important elements of a job and for developing or choosing training materials.5. O*NET information and tools can help to define success factors for promotion and Advancement6.O*NET information can be used for developing wage and compensation systems