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The purposes of this study were (a) to identify a comprehensive set of attributes that differentiate occupations and occupational groups and (b) to determine the feasibility of linking counselee preferences for those attributes to the World-of-Work Map (WWM). (The WWM is a career exploration tool used in DISCOVER, ACT's computer-based career planning system). A literature review was conducted to identify occupational attributes commonly supported by research and practice, and ratings on 36 attributes for 425 occupations were analyzed to obtain additional, research-based information relevant to study objectives. The analyses identified occupational attributes that Jifferentiate snecific occupations, occupations grouped by Holland's types, and occupations grouped by job families within Holland's types. Results of the analyses indicated the feasibility of linking occupational attribute preferences to the WWM via job families. Thus, it appears that DISCOVER's procedure for linking attribute preferences to occupations can be similar to the procedure currently used with interests and abilities. On the basis of the literature revi tw and the results of study analyses, 16 occupational attributes were recommended for use by DISCOVER.