Majors Occupational Environment Measure™ (Majors OEM™)

Choosing a career is one of the most important—and challenging—decisions you'll make. The Majors Occupational Environment Measure™ (Majors OEM™) is a professional, research-based career assessment that helps individuals identify work preferences and avoidances across tasks, activities, and settings—so you can target roles and environments where you'll thrive.

What the Majors OEM™ Measures

The Majors OEM™ uses 93 statements rated on a 5-point scale to deliver a complete, personalized profile of both attraction and avoidance. Results are consistently reliable, valid in application, and intuitively meaningful for coaching and planning.

11 Occupational Activity Groupings — highlights preferred (and avoided) work tasks and activities.
6 Global Interest Areas (RIASEC) — links interests to compatible working environments.
NOC (National Occupational Cluster) codes — speeds career exploration and next-step research.

Who It's For

High school and college/university students: clarifying majors and early career paths.
Graduates and professionals: seeking role alignment and advancement.
Career changers and returners: navigating mid-career transitions, restructuring, or re-entry.

Why Practitioners Choose Majors OEM™

Actionable career fit insights: clear guidance on where to focus—and what to avoid.
Client-ready reporting: practical language that supports feedback and planning.
Team and program friendly: useful for vocational counseling, career centers, and outplacement.

Use the Majors OEM™ to align strengths with opportunities, improve decision-making, and confidently plan your next step.

For professionals: View the Majors OEM™ Manual for comprehensive administration and interpretation guidance.

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