This index was developed primarily to define the industrial and occupational classification systems adopted for the 1970 Census of Population. For each category in the classification systems it presents the individual titles constituting the particular category. Approximately 19,000 industry and 23,000 occupation titles are included. These titles…

The Standard Occupational Classification is a new approach to classifying occupations being developed that will furnish a coding system and nomenclature to meet the varied needs of those concerned with identifying, classifying, and coding occupations. (Author/BP)

The study explored the feasibility of deriving an educationally relevant occupational cluster structure based on Occupational Analysis Inventory (OAI) work dimensions. A hierarchical cluster analysis was applied to the factor score profiles of 814 occupations on 22 higher-order OAI work dimensions. From that analysis, 73 occupational clusters were…

The processes by which Roe (1956) and Holland (1966) developed their structural representations of occupations are compared. Roe, using almost exclusively nonempirical means, formulated an eight-group circumplex, virtually identical to Holland's six-group hexagonal configuration that resulted from empirical research spanning 11 years. The…

A "world of work map" based on the data/ideas and people/things work task dimensions is described and suggestions are provided for its use in career guidance. (Author)

A preference questionnaire and the Kuder General Interest Survey Form E (1964) proved useful in defining interest patterns in eight broad occupational preference groups. Cross-validation of results suggest additional way counselors can help girls plan beyond high school. Data tables. (CJ)

A study was conducted to derive an Occupation Analysis Inventory (OAI) based hierarchical occupational cluster structure which could provide the framework and content for developing an information system applicable to occupational exploration and guidance. (The OAI is an instrument containing 622 work elements which are descriptions of work…

To find a method for making better use of vocational interests in occupational guidance, Roe's occupational classification system was tested. A search was made to determine whether this system would yield a contiguity structure of occupations, by interests, showing the relationships between interests in different types of occupations. Three…

The need for more and better manpower information is hampered by the lack of adequate occupational data classification systems. The diversity of interests in occupations probably accounts for the absence of consensus regarding either the general outlines or the specific details of a standardized occupational classification system which would…

The guide describes the Cluster Interest Inventory which is designed to familiarize students with the job contents of each of 13 career clusters developed by South Dakota's exemplary career education project. The bulk of the guide (16 pages) describes in detail the various career clusters with the following specificity: career cluster; job family;…

A study focused on defining what is needed to build an occupational classification system using a skills-based concept. A thorough analysis was conducted of all existing classification systems and the new Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) content model so recommendations made regarding the revisions of the Standard Occupational…