Identification of Emerging Tasks in the O*NET System: A Revised Approach

This technical report describes and evaluates a revised Emerging Tasks identification process. The O*NET Program develops and maintains updated task information for all data-level occupations included in the O*NET-SOC Taxonomy. As part of this effort, “write-in” task statements or task suggestions are obtained from job incumbents or occupational experts (OEs) to determine if new tasks should be added. Once a new task is developed, it is included in future O*NET Program data collection efforts to gather relevance, importance, and frequency information from job incumbents and OEs. “Emerging Tasks” are also published within the O*NET Database.

Improvements and innovations implemented are highlighted. Key enhancements include streamlining the process for greater efficiency and increasing the overall output of the project by leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automate certain review steps.