Enrollments in Information Technology (IT)-related academic programs have declined significantly in recent years. Paradoxically, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that the demand for IT professionals will grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2016. To meet increasing demand, IT-related academic programs must…

This article describes a technique being used by teachers that can be accomplished without extensive training. The final product identifies employment skills required by local employers and the existence of realistic related areas of employment. (Author/CH)

Describes a study conducted to identify entry-level job competencies common to a range of entry-level jobs in competitive employment settings, and to design and test the feasibility of a Worker Competency Report form as an alternate or in addition to standard job application forms. (CT)

Results are reported of a study of the responsibilities and qualifications of university clerical staff, focusing on the intellectual, entrepreneurial, interpersonal, and maturational competencies that distinguish effective performers. (MSE)

Job and task analyses for bus boy, short order cook, and child care aide; also contains a career ladder for a child care center and proposed course of study and job analysis form for child care aide. (SB)

Administrators who hired entry-level student affairs professionals were asked to rate the importance of various competencies in evaluating candidates. These employers looked for ability to work cooperatively with others, interpersonal relations and communication skills, ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals, and leadership…

The purpose of this publication is to present information concerning the environmental conditions imposed upon workers in industries which require clean room facilities to eliminate particle-caused equipment failure. The information, which was collected through interviews, observation, and other standard job analysis techniques, discusses these…

SELECT is a system designed to streamline the process of determining proper ratings and assigning pay grades to potential Navy lateral entry accessions, i.e., the enlistment of personnel with the appropriate training and qualifications as petty officers. It uses a cross-reference index to convert civilian occupations to Navy ratings that was…

In response to a mandate from the California State Legislature, the California Board of Corrections conducted a three-phase research study in preparation for the revision and standardization of the current state standards for hiring and training corrections personnel. This document presents the vision and hearing guidelines for the occupations of…

Two pilot projects on environmental profiles in the chemical and metal industries and in the public sector were conducted in four countries. Two aspects were studied: job requirements in selected enterprises and departments of the civil service and the occupational competencies of the staff carrying out these tasks. Studies on the chemical and…

This technical report describes the third phase of a three-phase project to develop standards for training corrections personnel. (The first two phases involved a statewide job analysis of corrections officer, juvenile counselor, and probation officer jobs in California corrections agencies and development and validation of procedures for…

This document contains the findings of a national study of some 12,000 college graduates (who entered college in 1961 and had been working full-time for up to 10 years) to determine the utilization and value of higher education in employment. The focus of this report is the utilization in careers of the knowledge obtained in undergraduate study…

Examines how changes in the structure of Canadian entry-level occupations between 1930 and 1980 have been reflected in changes in the distributions of task requirements. Findings indicate that the importance of formal education for occupational access has increased for both men and women. (FMW)

A study identified trends influencing the literacy requirements of two entry-level jobs at each of three manufacturing sites and three hospital sites. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and focus groups with workers, employers, and union representatives. Materials that workers were expected to read were analyzed. The study…

Results and procedures of a job analysis for the position of entry-level health services administrator (HSA) are summarized. Study objectives were as follows: to identify the tasks done by entry-level HSAs; to rate the importance of each task; to classify related tasks into categories, called "job dimensions"; to identify the skills and the…