The five preparation zones

O*NET assigns every occupation to one of five Job Zones, from little or no preparation to extensive preparation. Each zone page lists the occupations in this site's records that carry it.

Zone 1 – Little or no preparation needed

31 occupations

Zone 2 – Some preparation needed

295 occupations

Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed

219 occupations

Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed

224 occupations

Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed

154 occupations