Job Code for Principal Job
This data element is a "best" code, derived by applying the
"best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by
the survey respondent.
Job Code for Principal Job (Recoded for public use)
This 6-digit code is the public use version of B_JOB_CAT. B_JOB_CAT
is a "best" code, derived by applying the
"best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by
the survey respondent. Further editing is applied to ensure the
confidentiality of survey respondents.
Occupation Major Group for Principal Job
This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:
Occupation Major Group for Principal Job (recoded for public use)
This data element is the public use version of B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MAJOR and represents major occupation group. It is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. Further editing is applied to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:
Occupation Minor Group for Principal Job
This data element represents minor occupation group and is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:
Occupation Minor Group for Principal Job (recoded for public use)
This data element is the public use version of B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MINOR and represents minor occupation group. It is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. Further editing is applied to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:
Postdoctoral Appointment Indicator (Edited for public use)
This data element, based on B_JOB_POSTDOC_APPT_IND, has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed.
Year Previously Retired (Recoded for public use)
This data element, based on B_JOB_RETIRED_PREVLY_YR, has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed.