OOH Tour: Flashcards
Key facts about navigating and reading the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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What does OOH stand for?
Occupational Outlook Handbook — a free career reference published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Which agency publishes the OOH, and where does it sit?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a federal statistical agency inside the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many occupational profiles does the OOH cover, and how much of the economy?
About 325 profiles, representing roughly 4 out of 5 jobs in the U.S. economy.
Why can teachers copy OOH text and charts freely?
It is public domain — no permission or licensing fees needed for classroom materials.
What is in the Quick Facts box?
Eight lines: median pay, typical entry-level education, related work experience, on-the-job training, number of jobs, job outlook %, and employment change.
Name the standard OOH profile tabs.
What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, Job Outlook, State & Area Data, Similar Occupations, More Info.
What are the three ways to find a job in the OOH?
Browse ~25 Occupation Groups, use the A–Z Index, or use sortable Highest Paying / Fastest Growing / Most New Jobs lists in the Occupation Finder.
Median pay vs. average pay — what's the difference?
Median is the middle number: half earn more, half earn less. BLS uses it so a few superstar earners don't inflate the figure.
Why must students ask both 'How fast?' and 'How many?'
High percent growth can come from a tiny base (wind turbine techs ~60% but few thousand jobs), while slower-growing jobs like home health aides add hundreds of thousands of openings.
What are the limits of OOH job outlook data?
They are 10-year projections, not guarantees, and the newest data usually lags 1–2 years behind today.
Where would a student find 'zookeeper' in the OOH?
Under 'Animal Care and Service Workers' — the government's title may differ from a kid's word for the job.
