Free Job Descriptions

Free job descriptions are incredibly valuable when you're looking for a new job, considering new career paths, and finding out more about the skills and education you need in order to pursue a specific type of job.

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Why Use Free Job Descriptions

There are several times when free job descriptions will come in handy:

• You're a student or prospective student attempting to decide upon a major. You may have a specific job title in mind or you may just have a general idea of the type of job you would like. Looking through free descriptions of different jobs and their educational requirements could help you decide on a major or give you that extra push you need to get back into school.
• You're looking through the classifieds and aren't quite sure what some of the listings are, but they sound intriguing. In this case, you could read descriptions to decide whether or not you should even apply. You will also get more insight into the job itself than what is listed in the blurb in the paper or online.
• Because of the additional information you can get about a job, once you decide to apply you can use the description to tailor your resume and cover letter to that position, increasing your odds of scoring an interview and later, the job itself.
• If you're a high school or undergraduate student, you may be required to research a variety of jobs and report back on your findings in the form of a paper or a presentation. Why pay for information for a school project if you don't have to? Free descriptions of jobs can give you the accurate information you seek without costing you a dime.
• Sometimes you may find yourself needing to write your own job descriptions. You can use others' free descriptions as a way to help yourself figure out exactly how to summarize the duties of the positions you're trying to fill.

Finding Descriptions

While you could always go to the library or the bookstore to flip through books that thoroughly cover the different aspects of any career field and get a good idea of what a specific job entails, you can sit back in a comfortable chair and do a little searching on your own via the Internet. You'll get quick results, various sources so that you can compare details, and reading the descriptions is free.

You could go to Google and type in the job title with "description" behind it to pull up individual results, but if you're more interested in browsing so that you may find similar jobs, too, you can visit:

United States Bureau of Labor

BLS.gov is a great resource for those in the United States. With the featured annual Occupational Outlook Handbook you'll get information not only about what you would do on the job, but about the likely earnings, the skills and education required, how likely it will be to find a job in that field, and working conditions. You can search for occupations, browse by field, or browse by alphabet. You also get search tips and information about the job market broken down by state.

O-Net Online

O-Net Online allows you to search or browse through occupations and find free descriptions of the duties involved with those jobs. You can browse through in-demand industries, job families, or by your strong skills, knowledge, or abilities. This tool not only gives you job descriptions, but also assists you in matching up your experience and natural abilities to jobs, then explains what those jobs are like.

WorkInfo.com

Work Info allows you to search for job titles alphabetically. You won't necessarily find educational requirements, salary expectations, or how the job market for a particular occupation is here. However, you will find the place of work, job overview, and main duties.

A Final Word

Take advantage of free job descriptions. You may find that you can apply for that position you assumed you were underqualified for. You may also save yourself some time if you are not qualified for a position or just not interested in the tasks that would be included in the job description. You won't have to print another copy of your resume and create a cover letter for that particular job. When you're searching for a job, don't underestimate the value of a little additional research.

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