The O-NET content model: strengths and limitations

Abstract

"This paper describes the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a relatively recent database containing measures of occupational characteristics produced by the United States Department of Labor as a replacement for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. O*NET scores cover cognitive, interpersonal, and physical skill requirements, as well as working conditions, and are derived mostly from survey responses of large, representative samples of workers. O*NET's substantive scope and sampling are impressive, but there are also significant gaps and duplication in content. Underlying constructs, item wording, and response options are often vague or overly complex. However, O*NET items have generally sensible correlations with wages, which, along with the richness of the database, ensure O*NET's place among researchers interested in work and labour markets." (Author's abstract, © Springer-Verlag) ((en))

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Handel, M. (2016): The O-NET content model: strengths and limitations. In: Journal for labour market research, Vol. 49, No. 2, p. 157-176. DOI:10.1007/s12651-016-0199-8