Reference Manual (API Version 1.9)

Interests summary

https://services.onetcenter.org/v1.9/ws/online/occupations/[O*NET-SOC Code]/summary/interests

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{
   "code" : "17-2051.00",
   "report" : "summary",
   "high_point_code" : "RIC",
   "element" : [
      {
         "id" : "1.B.1.a",
         "related" : "https://services.onetcenter.org/v1.9/ws/online/occupations/17-2051.00/related/interests/1.B.1.a",
         "name" : "Realistic",
         "description" : "Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others."
      },
      {
         "id" : "1.B.1.b",
         "related" : "https://services.onetcenter.org/v1.9/ws/online/occupations/17-2051.00/related/interests/1.B.1.b",
         "name" : "Investigative",
         "description" : "Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally."
      },
      ...
   ]
}

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This response returns the interest high-point code and top interest descriptors for an occupation. The interests in the occupation's high-point code are included, as are any interests with a standardized score of 50 or higher on the Occupational Interest scale. Each element item includes the ID, name, and description of the corresponding Content Model element. The related attribute links to additional occupations where the element is important; see the Related occupations for Interests service.

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Summary report