A new method for clustering jobs

Abstract

Is the method used in United States Employment Service research, for determining what aptitudes are necessary for successful job performance a sound one? A 9-aptitude rating scale for satisfactory performance was applied by 6 raters using detailed job descriptions of 2 samples of 140 jobs and 1 of 28 jobs. Job clusters were determined statistically. "The use of Distance Measure, and the clustering technique employing it to define job structures showed sufficient promise to warrant further investigation." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)