Frequently Asked Questions

about VocBiosOnline

Q.

Is it Web based?

A.

Yes. VocBiosOnline requires only a browser and Adobe's free Reader to operate.

 

 

Q.

Can I use IP addresses?

A.

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.

 

 

Q.

Do I need special equipment or software?

A.

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.

 

 

Q.

Do I need a special browser or other software to use VocBiosOnline?

A.

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.

 

 

Q.

Do I need to have a printer?

A.

No, but you'll probably want one, to print individual career biographies.

 

 

Q.

I have a Mac. Can I use VocBiosOnline?

A.

Yes. However, Internet Explorer on the Mac has a known bug which can cause errors. One solution is to use a different browser.

 

 

Q.

Do I pay for each career biography viewed?

A.

No. Viewing and printing career biographies is included in your subscription.

 

 

Q.

When does my subscription start? Do I get a full year's service, no matter when I begin?

A.

Your subscription starts as soon as your account is activated, and continues for a year, no matter when you begin.

 

 

Q.

Can my students or clients use VocBiosOnline from their homes?

A.

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?

A.

Yes. Your VocBiosOnline account can be set up so that it can be used only from one or more specified computers.

 

 

Q.

Can I choose my user name and password?

A.

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?

A.

Yes.

 

 

Q

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.

 

 

Q

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.

 

 

Q

Can I cut and paste parts of the career biographies into reports or files?

A

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?

A

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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