November 2000
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NEWS SERVICE
EOS LINKS
Employment Opportunity Database
By Alan Moss
and Donald Yale
An Encyclopedia of Career Information
In which geographic area might you want to live and work?
Introduction – Learning About Economic Areas
Economic Areas Ÿ Economic Area Composition Ÿ Economic Area Profile
In which industries might you want to work?
Chapter 2 – Learning About U.S. Industries
Industry Titles Ÿ Industry
Descriptions Ÿ Employment by Economic Area
Ÿ Employment by Industry Ÿ
Occupations by Major Industry Group
What is the universe of occupations?
Chapter 3 – Learning About Occupations
Occupations Ÿ Occupational
Descriptions Ÿ Employment by Economic Area
Ÿ Employment by Occupation Ÿ Employment by Area & Industry
What occupations correspond with your interests and abilities?
Chapter 4 – Guide for Occupational Exploration
Definitions of Interest Areas Ÿ Work Groups & Subgroups
What are the economic characteristics of the occupations in which you
are interested?
Chapter 5 – Occupational Economic Profiles
Economic Profile
What can you expect to earn in occupations you choose?
Chapter 6 – Occupational Living Standards
Annual Salary by Rank Ÿ Annual Salary by
Occupation
Ÿ Occupation by Annual Salary
What are the education and training requirements of occupations you choose?
Chapter 7 – Education and Training Requirements
Education & Training Ÿ DOT Characteristics
Which employers are likely to hire workers in your chosen occupation
and area?
Chapter 8 - Review
System Requirements for the Employment Opportunity Database:
IBM compatible hardware using Windows 95 or 98. Installation requires
166 meg of hard disk.