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Visualize the steps to a brighter future
To explore a brighter future by looking at historical transition data on where people have moved, enter a recent occupation. “Next” occupations offer middle-to-high incomes and, often, an opportunity to build skills. “Target” occupations offer income uplift as well as a lower risk of displacement by automation or offshoring, based on an analysis by McKinsey Global Institute.4
“I will appreciate being able to branch out and say, ‘Here are all the good next-step jobs. Here are the best-outcome jobs to go from here. You can go further and further.’”—Indiana career coach
Explore common transitions
Identify alternative options based not only on economically upward job transitions but also on the historically most common transitions from a given occupation, whether or not it provides income uplift.
“It’s helpful to show both aspirational and more common transitions. One person may want to work with computers, but for another person in the same role it might be too big a leap.” —Wisconsin career coach
Address barriers and promote equity
Distinguish occupations that may be able to overcome common barriers, such as background checks, flexible hours, English proficiency, and certification requirements.5
“I like the ability to identify [openness to] flexible hours. A lot of our students do need that. It’s something they are scared to ask for.”— Wisconsin career coach
Review a snapshot of an opportunity
Receive an overview of a ‘Next’ or ‘Target’ occupation, including its description and national salary, and its potential 12-month and 3-to-4-year demand (based on analysis developed by McKinsey Global Institute and Oxford Economics).
“Once you click on the job, this puts it together really well. It gives them a nugget of information of what that job entails, to entice people.”—Indiana career coach
Discover skill overlaps and gaps
Compare a recent occupation with an occupation of interest to view common skill overlaps and potential skills needed to transition, based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics skills data.
“It identifies skills they might not realize they have that are needed for the next role, beyond friendliness and passion.”—Indiana career coach
Review local job openings
Search by recommended job titles on Indeed, LinkedIn, and Google for Jobs to view locally available openings and to apply for jobs.6
“One thing missing in our existing tools was a link to job boards. Google for Jobs, Indeed, and LinkedIn are great ones to start out with.”—Illinois career coach
Tailor a resume
Use access tools provided by the Rework America Alliance to tailor resumes to specific skills that an occupation requires.
“Career seekers cross jobs off the list or don’t apply for a very nice match due to fear or intimidation because of a resume.” —Indiana career coach
