The Occupational Outlook Quarterly (USPS 492–690) (ISSN 0199–4786) is published four times a year by the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Career planning the second time around
Are you at a crossroads in your career? It might be time to think about doing something different. Here are some things to consider before embarking on a new path.

Grab Bag
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Résumés, applications, and cover letters
With this update of a popular article, you’ll find the best ways to present your credentials to prospective employers.

You’re a what? Voice actor
From ads to animation, Tony Oliver speaks for his supper.

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Occupational employment of workers without disabilities and workers with disabilities, April 2009

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Going “green”: Environmental jobs for scientists and engineers
Some scientists and engineers use their expertise to focus on issues affecting our environment. Learn more about these “green” workers and what they do.

It’s hard to avoid the word “green” these days. From policies to programs, it seems that green is cool—and red hot.

Green is often used as a synonym for environmental or ecological, especially as it relates to products and activities aimed at minimizing damage to our planet. Scientists and engineers have long had important roles in the environmental movement. Their expertise is focused on a variety of issues, including increasing energy efficiency, improving air and water quality, and sustaining natural resources. And, with interest in such projects growing, there should be additional opportunities for these scientists and engineers in the future. ...

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