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This observation served as justification for the revision 

 referred to previously. It is plainly impracticable, if not 

 impossible, to include a list of all possible professions 

 and vocations which furnish a sufficient range for any 

 large group of individuals in expressing their vocational 

 likes and dislikes. One can only appreciate this limi- 

 tation in attempting to arrange and use such a list. In 

 leaving blank spaces for filling in any such vocation or 

 profession in which the individual might express chief 

 interest, but which is not given in the list, there is the 

 danger of having the rater feel that any such "filled in" 

 occupation is of minor importance. 



Dr. Miner, formerly of Carnegie Institute of Tech- 

 nology, has suggested what seems to be a happy solution 

 of the difficulty outlined above. In his blank entitled 

 "An Analysis of Work Interests" he has included a list 

 of activities which apply to several related occupations. 

 These activities and characteristics are presented in 

 groups. This makes possible an all-inclusive list. It 

 places a somewhat larger portion of the burden of an- 

 alysis upon the rater himself in that he finds it necessary 

 to think of any occupation which he may have in mind 

 in terms of the qualities listed. While the element of 

 suggestion and lack of earnestness will so enter as to 

 partially invalidate the process, still there seems to be 

 no simpler or less suggestive way of getting necessity 

 for such considerations before the rater : 



* "Select the three Kinds of Activities listed below at 

 which you think you would do best and at which you 

 think you would be contented to work permanently. 

 Place the figure '1' before that group which you would 

 place first for yourself. Place '2' before your second 

 choice, and '3' before your third choice. 



"Remember the unpleasant features of the work and 

 the conditions under which it would be carried on. Con- 

 sider also whether you would have the necessary health 

 and strength, whether you can get the necessary train- 

 ing, and whether this occupation will give you the op- 

 portunity to utilize your good traits and follow your in- 

 terests. 



• Taken from "Analysis of Work Interests ', published by Carnegie lx\- 

 ititute of Technology. 



