Fifty-seven female and 51 male eighth-and ninth-grade college-bound students were assessed to determine relations between their self-efficacy, interest, and consideration of 10 traditionally male and female occupations. Sex differences were examined. Significant relations emerged suggesting that interest plays a major role in the consideration of both traditionally male and female occupations and that interest is a function of sex differences. Analysis of individual occupations revealed significant sex differences for only a select group of occupations within each occupational cluster. Results are compared with those reported by Betz and Hackett (1981) for college students. Implication for counseling and research are presented.

Sex differences in work values and career maturity were found to a greater extent than were grade differences among 9th‐ and 11th‐grade students. Implications for counselors are discussed.

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