Understanding Job Analysis

Understanding Job Analysis

Bobbi McGuire

DeVry University

Question 1:

I found the O*NET website extremely easy to navigate. I was also quite surprised that I was able to find my current occupation as a Quality Technician as quickly as I did. Overall, the description of my occupation was precise and right on point with what I do on a day to day basis. For example, I measure our incoming products and approve them before they are received into inventory. I take my measurements using calipers, micrometers and other measurement devices. These were all listed under the category explaining what I would be doing on the job. (www.mynextmove.org)

I also used the O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move, and I scored the highest amount of points in the investigative and conventional areas of interest. These areas are consistent with the types of problem solving skills, and the personality traits associated with what is needed to become a Quality Technician. For example, the traits of an investigative person are that they search for facts, and figure out problems. This is consistent with the problem solving skills of a quality technician according to the My Next Move website, which the site lists as noticing the problem and searching for the best way to solve it. (www.mynextmove.org)

I was most impressed with the job outlook portion listed towards the bottom of the page. This was right on target with my occupation as it noted the average salary as being very close to what I earn per year. I liked that the site also offered information regarding how much education and technology knowledge is required to obtain this position, and this information was also precise in regards to my current occupation. (www.mynextmove.org)

Question 2:

The occupations that O*NET suggested did match my skills and interests quite well. For instance I am very interested in something that has to do with computer technology or data input. O*NET suggested occupations such as, Database...