Worker Trait Group Guide
Worker Trait Group Guide

Author: David W. Winefordner

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 491

ISBN-13: 9780936007113

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Intended as a basic career information reference for students and others, this guide consists of the following sections: (1) an introduction that explains how to use the guide; (2) descriptions of 12 career areas and the 66 worker trait groups associated with them; and (3) nine appendices that provide detailed definitions of the work factors and worker characteristics used as part of the descriptions, a list of occupations with military counterparts, and advice on using the guide with other career exploration resources. (The guide uses the same occupational classification system as the United States Department of Labor.) The 12 career areas, related to the basic types of interests people have, are artistic, scientific, nature, authority, mechanical, industrial, business detail, persuasive, accommodating, humanitarian, social/business, and physical performing. In the worker trait descriptions related to each career area, the following topics are covered: (1) worker traits and work factors related to success in the chosen field; (2) skills and abilities that would help one be successful in this group; (3) how one can prepare for this work; and (4) what else one may need to know about the work. (CML)

Work, Jobs, and Occupations
Work, Jobs, and Occupations

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1980-02-01

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0309030935

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Various editions of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles have served as the Employment Service's basic tool for matching workers and jobs. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles has also played an important role in establishing skill and training requirements and developing Employment Service testing batteries for specific occupations. However, the role of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles has been called into question as a result of planned changes in the operation of the Employment Service. A plan to automate the operations of Employment Service offices using a descriptive system of occupational keywords rather than occupational titles has led to a claim that a dictionary of occupational titles and the occupational research program that produces it are outmoded. Since the automated keyword system does not rely explicitly on defined occupational titles, it is claimed that the new system would reduce costs by eliminating the need for a research program to supply the occupational definitions. In light of these considerations, the present volume evaluates the future need for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.