Prestige and Social Standing of Growth Occupations, 1982–1995

This study helped to determine whether applicants for assistance from the state employment office view fast- and large-growth occupations with a hierarchy similar to that cited in the professional literature. Findings revealed that professions were in the top ranks, skilled and crafts occupations in the middle ranks, and service-oriented occupations in the low ranks. Growth occupation information did not seem to influence or affect job applicants' ratings.