CCA Labor Market & Occupational Information Flashcards

Which federal agency publishes the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) in the United States?

Answer: Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes the OOH, which provides information on hundreds of occupations including job duties, education requirements, pay, and outlook.

What does O*NET primarily provide to career counselors?

Answer: Standardized occupational information and task descriptions

O*NET (Occupational Information Network) is the primary source of occupational information in the U.S., providing detailed data on worker attributes, job tasks, skills, and work contexts.

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to:

Answer: Classify workers into occupational categories for data collection

The SOC system classifies workers into occupational categories to collect, calculate, and disseminate data across federal statistical agencies.

Which of the following best describes a 'structural unemployment'?

Answer: Unemployment caused by a mismatch between worker skills and job requirements

Structural unemployment occurs when there is a fundamental mismatch between the skills workers possess and the skills demanded by employers, often driven by technological change or industry shifts.

A career analyst reviewing labor market trends notices a growing demand for data science roles. This reflects which type of labor market change?

Answer: Occupational growth driven by technological advancement

The rise of data science roles is a long-term structural change in the labor market driven by technological advancement and digital transformation across industries.

When using labor market information (LMI) to advise a client, a CCA should FIRST consider:

Answer: Whether the data is current, locally relevant, and appropriate to the client's target region

Effective use of LMI requires ensuring data is current, geographically relevant, and appropriate to the specific labor market where the client intends to work.