Career Research and Job Skills
Our career research tool helps you explore job titles, required skills, education requirements, and employment trends using trusted labor market data from O*NET and CareerOneStop.
Whether you’re exploring a new career path, preparing for a job search, or identifying skill gaps, this career research database allows you to:
- → Search job titles by keyword
- → Discover required technical and soft skills
- → Understand education, certification, and training requirements
- → Review job outlook and employment demand trends
- → Identify transferable skills across occupations
Unlike generic career advice sites, this tool is powered by official U.S. Department of Labor data, giving you accurate and up-to-date occupational insights.
If you want clarity before making your next move, start by researching the skills and requirements employers actually value.
This site incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Career Research and Job Skills
Common questions about using our career research tool, understanding labor market data, and finding the skills and requirements employers value most.
How do I research job skills for a specific career?
Enter a job title or keyword in the search field to explore required skills, education, and employment outlook using official labor market data.
What is O*NET?
O*NET is a U.S. Department of Labor database that provides detailed information about occupations, skills, and work activities. It is one of the most comprehensive and trusted sources of occupational data available.
What is CareerOneStop?
CareerOneStop is a free career resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides detailed information about occupations, salary data, required skills, training programs, certifications, and employment outlook — sourced from national labor market research and tools like O*NET.
How can career research improve my job search?
Understanding skill requirements and market demand helps you align your resume, training, and applications with what employers actually expect — giving you a clearer picture of where to focus your efforts.
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