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Beyond the Numbers

Minds at work: what’s required according to the Occupational Requirements Survey

How much problem-solving time goes into an architect’s job? What types of mental capabilities are required of employees who work in a telework environment? What types of interpersonal skills are required for customer service jobs? Mental and cognitive job requirements provide job seekers with important information on the soft skills needed for specific jobs and a sense of the demands of different occupations read more »

Monthly Labor Review

Has the pandemic permanently changed job requirements?

This article reports on an examination of whether the pandemic led to changes in job requirements measured in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Requirements Survey. read more »

Handbook of Methods

Occupational Requirements Survey Overview

78 percent of amusement and recreation attendants were required to interact verbally with the public every few minutes

Some of the biggest state fairs take place during the summer and early fall, including the Ohio State Fair, New York State Fair, Minnesota State Fair, The Big E of New England (the only multi-state fair), and the State Fair of Texas. These fairs promote agricultural education and innovation while also offering carnival rides, food, games, music, and more—something for everyone. State fair organizations increase their workforce by hundreds of employees, and businesses providing goods and services at state fairs add hundreds or thousands of temporary workers. read more »

Spotlight on Statistics

Using BLS Data to Match People with Disabilities with Jobs

BLS has many data products that can be used to help individuals with disabilities plan their career paths. This Spotlight on Statistics highlights these products and demonstrates how they can be used to evaluate potential jobs, using two specific occupations as examples. read more »