One hundred thirty-three secondary school teachers were asked to describe their jobs using a teaching activity checklist. Responses were analyzed in terms of subject, sex, scale, and special responsibility. Resultant patterns reflect a three-tier hierarchy in school activities and prevalence of the concept of exclusivity. (SK)

Presents results of a survey that ranks occupations by earnings. 1981 data is presented for the earnings of 247 occupations, each employing at least 50,000 wage and salary workers full time. The figures relate earnings from wages and salaries only; earnings from self-employment are not included. (SSH)

Innovations in testing emerging from the competency assessment movement offer counselors new capabilities in helping clients to understand aspects of themselves and their problems, as well as to establish directions for development and improvement efforts. (Author)

Illustrates AT&T's organization analysis and design process by describing a study in which it was used to analyze and improve the efficiency of one division's operation, including the identification of specific workflow and performance problems. Difficulties encountered with pilot implementation and diffusion are discussed. (JD)

An important aspect of work environment is job content and structure. As this case study illustrates, increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction, substantial cost reduction, and a reduction in turnover are some of the benefits of task reorganization. (CT)

Provides step-by-step look at the interview process from the perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee. Interviewers need a thorough understanding of the organization and its objectives. Interviewees can learn about themselves, as well as potential jobs, if they are careful to present themselves in the best manner. (JAC)

A time sampling method was compared with estimates of 30 resource room teachers on their time use. Teachers were found to spend less time than they estimated for direct instruction, staffing participation, and individualized educational program involvement. (Author)

Suggests ways of improving productivity for public libraries faced with increased accountability, dwindling revenues, and continuing inflation. Techniques described include work simplification, work analysis, improved management, and employee motivation. (RAA)

Presents results of a Delphi study, conducted at the 1977 annual seminar of the National School Public Relations Association, to delineate the high priority tasks of a school district public relations officer or educational information specialist. (SJL)

Results of a national survey indicate that of the four job analysis methods considered, Task Analysis and Job Elements were more familiar, more frequently used, and more favorably evaluated than were Critical Incidents and the Position Analysis Questionnaire but that none of the methods fully meets the respondents' needs. (Author/IRT)

Discusses job analyses as they relate to the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Argues that job analyses can establish the job-relatedness of entrance requirements and aid in defenses against charges of discrimination. Journal availability: see EA 511 615.

Presents the nine basic abilities that need to be considered in examining the physical proficiency of job applicants and discusses methods for estimating more precisely the physical requirements of jobs. (IRT)

This model is designed to assist educators in determining their role expectations and proficiency levels and to use this information to plan experiences for extending one's own professional growth. (Author)

Guidelines for writing job descriptions (with consideration given to cooperative and distributive education) are presented. Areas of discussion are procedure for job analysis, questions that gather information for job descriptions, writing the job description, and validity. A sample job description is included. (TA)

Depending on interests, training, and local or regional conditions, individuals might find quite specialized positions in the education field. Describes the major career categories in music education--elementary/secondary school music teacher, music supervisor/administrator, college/university music teacher, and studio/private music teacher.…