Explore career paths, discover your interests and research occupations using free resources from the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*Net Program.

O*NET, short for the Occupational Information Network, is a free online career-exploration resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. It is designed to help job seekers understand the world of work by providing detailed, regularly updated information on more than 900 occupations across the U.S. economy.

Job seekers can use O*NET OnLine to search or browse occupations by job title, career cluster, industry, education and experience level, STEM field, or “Bright Outlook” careers with strong expected growth or many projected openings. Each occupation profile can help users understand typical job duties, required knowledge and skills, abilities, work activities, work context, education and training needs, related occupations, and technology skills commonly requested by employers. 

ONET also offers career assessment and planning tools that help users connect their interests, work values, abilities, and experience to career options. Resources such as the ONET Interest Profiler and Work Importance Locator can help people identify occupations that may fit their preferences, while the related My Next Move tool makes career exploration more approachable for students, new job seekers, and career changers. 

For individuals actively seeking work, ONET can be especially valuable for researching target roles before tailoring a resume, choosing training, preparing for interviews, or planning a career transition. Its standardized occupation information makes it easier to compare roles, identify transferable skills, and recognize skill gaps that may need to be addressed through education, training, certification, or hands-on experience. ONET data are collected and updated through a federal program that incorporates information from workers and other sources, helping keep its occupational profiles relevant to current labor-market needs.