Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, http / /stats.bls.gov/oco /ocos226.htm, Apr. 8,1996. 

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition, http //www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm. 

Another traditional source of information is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco). The Occupational Outlook Handbook is available at most libraries the career services office at most high schools, colleges, and universities as well as online. It can also be ordered for 64 by calling 202-512-1800. For each of the thousands of occupations covered, this directory describes the nature of the work, working conditions, employment opportunities, the job outlook (between 1998 and 2008), the earning potential/salary range, as well as information about related occupations. 

In addition to all of the online resources listed in Appendix C, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (http //www.bls.gov/oco) is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This is an excellent resource for understanding job titles and responsibilities, and determining how you can incorporate this information into your resume. 

For each job title or occupation featured within the Occupational Outlook Handbook, you will find detailed information about the ... 

The U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) annually evaluates a wide range of jobs and positions. BLS publishes the information in the Occupational Outlook Handbook Table 2-1 lists the publication s positions related to safety, health and environment and the 2012-2022 job outlook. For each position, the publication identifies current salaries and lists educational qualifications, job functions, and other information. 

According to the 2010-2011 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics, biomedical engineers are projected to have a 72 percent employment growth from 2010 to 2020, a rate of increase much greater than the average for all occupations. Biomedical engineers are employed as researchers and scientists, interfacing with a wide variety of disciplines and specialties. 

A discussion of different types of engineers, their training, salaries, and job outlook can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which also describes the nature of their work Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs (Occupational Outlook Handbook). 

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