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Publisher: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Veterinarians 
 This Occupational Outlook Handbook entry provides an overview of jobs that involve the health care of "pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals." Topics include the nature of the work, working conditions, training, job outlook, and earnings. Includes links to entries for other occupations related to animal care. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm Topics: Animals, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 31, 2006 A Profile of the Working Poor
"The working poor are those who spent at least 27 weeks in the labor force (working or looking for work), but whose incomes fell below the official poverty threshold." Demographic data includes occupation, education, ethnicity, age, family composition, and sex. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/cps/cpswp2003.pdf Topics: Labor, Poverty, Statistics Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers
Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for the field that includes barbers and cosmetologists (also known as hairdressers and hair stylists), and related fields dealing with hair care and personal appearance. Discusses working conditions, training and qualifications, job outlook, and earnings. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos169.htm Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated May 31, 2005 Glaziers
Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for this profession that involves "selecting, cutting, installing, replacing, and removing all types of glass." Discusses working conditions, training, job outlook, median earnings, and related occupations. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos207.htm Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
The entry from the Occupational Outlook Handbook for these professions includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment (such as jewelry designers, jewelry shop owners, and repair), training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos222.htm Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 26, 2005 Librarians
The entry from the Occupational Outlook Handbook for librarians includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, and earnings. Also provides links to related occupations such as archivists, database administrators, and library technicians. Also includes links to related sites. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Steel Manufacturing
Fact sheet and occupational outlook report on the U.S. steel industry. Features data on employment rates and earnings for operators, millwrights, welders, machinists, and other specific occupations. From the Career Guide to Industries, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs014.htm Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 12, 2005 Teachers — Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary
The entry from the Occupational Outlook Handbook for these professions includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications for advancement (including licensing), job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Notable People Last updated May 25, 2005 Accountants and Auditors
Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for the professions that include internal auditing and public, management, and government accounting. Discusses the natural of the work, working conditions, training, job outlook, and earnings. Includes links to profiles of related occupations and to websites for additional information about the accounting and auditing fields. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm Topics: Finance, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Writers and Editors
This Occupational Outlook Handbook entry describes the nature of the work of writing and editing professionals, such as creative writers (including bloggers), book and news editors, technical writers, and science and medical writers. Discusses working conditions, training requirements, job outlook, and earnings. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos089.htm Topics: Communications, Jobs & Work, News Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Industry at a Glance: NAICS 31-33: Manufacturing
Data about the U.S. manufacturing industry sector, which consists of "establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products." Includes a summary and links to further statistics on employment in the industry, hours and earnings, unemployment rates and layoffs, occupational injuries and specific manufacturing industries (such as computers and electronics, motor vehicles, and steel). From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag31-33.htm Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Mar 1, 2008 Library Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for library technicians, who "help librarians acquire, prepare, and organize material and assist users in finding information." Discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, training and advancement, job outlook, earnings, and other topics related to these library paraprofessional positions. Includes a link to the handbook entry for library assistants. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos113.htm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Oct 3, 2007 Animal Care and Service Workers
Background and data about animal care and service professions such as kennel attendants, zookeepers, and animal trainers. Discusses the nature of the work and work environment and conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and related topics. From the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos168.htm Topics: Animals, Jobs & Work Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors
Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for financial analysts and personal financial advisors, who "provide analysis and guidance to businesses and individuals in making investment decisions." Financial analysts "assess the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest." Personal financial advisors "assess the financial needs of individuals." Covers nature of work, training and licensure, job outlook, earnings, and more. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos259.htm Topics: Investing, Jobs & Work Last updated May 13, 2009 |
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