Frequently Asked Questions
about VocBiosOnline
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Is it Web based? |
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Yes. VocBiosOnline requires only a browser and Adobe's free Reader to operate. |
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Can I use IP addresses? |
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Yes. Your VocBiosOnline account can be set up so that it can be used only from a range of IP addresses, or a single IP address. |
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Do I need special equipment or software? |
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All you need is a computer with an Internet connection, a Web browser, and Adobe's free Acrobat reader. A printer allows you to print individual career biographies. |
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Do I need a special browser or other software to use VocBiosOnline? |
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VocBiosOnline will work with almost any browser. If your computer doesn't already have it, you will need to get Adobe's free Acrobat reader. |
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Do I need to have a printer? |
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No, but you'll probably want one, to print individual career biographies. |
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I have a Mac. Can I use VocBiosOnline? |
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Yes. However, Internet Explorer on the Mac has a known bug which can cause errors. One solution is to use a different browser. |
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Do I pay for each career biography viewed? |
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No. Viewing and printing career biographies is included in your subscription. |
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When does my subscription start? Do I get a full year's service, no matter when I begin? |
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Your subscription starts as soon as your account is activated, and continues for a year, no matter when you begin. |
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Can my students or clients use VocBiosOnline from their homes? |
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Yes, if you wish. All they will need is a user name and a password. |
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Can I make it possible for my students or clients to use VocBiosOnline only in my office or career center? |
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Yes. Your VocBiosOnline account can be set up so that it can be used only from one or more specified computers. |
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Can I choose my user name and password? |
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Yes. We'll help you choose one that's unique, secure, and easy to use. |
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Can we use VocBiosOnline on multiple computers? |
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Yes. |
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How do students access the program after it's purchased? |
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Students may use a user name and password to access the program from any computer, anywhere, or you may limit access to one or more computers, using an IP range. It's your choice. |
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Does each student get a "unique token" to access it? |
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At this time, VocBiosOnline does not 'remember' individual users. All users use a single user name and password to access it. |
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How can I find a career? |
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You can look up careers by O*Net, Holland, or DOT Code, by title (alphabetically), career cluster, career pathway, or by keyword. |
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May I print individual career biographies? |
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Yes, as long as you don't sell or rent them to others. |
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Do I have to print a career biography to read it? |
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No. Each career biography may be viewed on screen. |
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Can I cut and paste parts of the career biographies into reports or files? |
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Yes, with the free Adobe reader, it's easy to copy text from a career biography and paste it where you need the information. |
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Is this service available at all times? |
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Yes. VocBiosOnline is available 24 / 7, year-round. |
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Are we limited to a specific amount of downloads or a daily download limit? |
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VocBiosOnline does not limit the number of downloads, but keeps a record of how many times each career biography is downloaded. |
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