Navigate to the threaded discussion below and in your initial discussion post, provide responses to the following

1. Navigate to the threaded discussion below and in your initial discussion post, provide responses to the following:
   1. O*NET. The chapter reading described how the Department of Labor’s Occupational Information Network (O*Net) can help employers.  The system was also designed to help job seekers.  Visit O*NET’s website at http://online.onetcenter.org/ and then write a brief summary explaining whether you think this new system meets the goal of promoting “the effective education, training, counseling, and employment needs of the American workforce.”
   2. Job Specification.  Identify your current job or a dream job.  Locate a job specification for your current job or a dream job.

Note: The job specification is to be attached as a document to your discussion posting, or a complete URL address (web link) is to be provided in your discussion post for a direct link to the job specification referenced in this discussion.

1. 1. Job Match.  For each knowledge, skill, ability, or other characteristic (KSAO) identified in the job specification, evaluate how well your own KSAOs match the job requirements. Note: This may be presented in paragraph or table form.
   2. SMART Goals. Specify 2-3 SMART goals (specific, measureable, achievable, relevant, and established within a timetable—date for completion) for how to gain KSAOs that are lacking or in need of greater enhancement.
2. Provide a detailed post that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.  Your initial posting should be 200-300 words long.
3. Organize your initial post by using a heading for each response to match those shown in bolded text above.
4. Your initial posting is to include, at a minimum, three sources properly cited and referenced: