Question

Which organization publishes a handbook that describes various occupations?

Answer 1

Answer: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), US Department of Labor publishes the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook has information about the work, working environment, educational and training requirements, salaries and job outlook for several different occupations.

The BLS started publishing this handbook in 1948 and is published once in two years (biennially). Its latest edition is for the year 2018-2019. It is available for free on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Answer 2

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a book which gives an overview if the various occupations.

It is published by the United States Department of Labour's Bureau of Labour Statistics.

This handbook was first published in the year 1948.

It gives an overview of the working conditions, the requirements and other details.