In an uncertain economy, reliable information about tomorrow's labor market can be a valuable tool in career planning. Understanding the future workforce helps an individual prepare for his/her place in it. When choosing among careers--or assisting others who are making such choices--it helps to know a few basics: the types and number of jobs…

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The experience of the classes of 1977, 1980, 1984, and 1986 shows that the college job market was fairly stable during this period. (Author)

States that the U.S. economy is expected to grow by 30 percent between 1988 and 2000 and that the labor force will increase by 16 percent. Summarizes trends for the economy, the labor force, industries, and occupations and also looks at some implications of the projections. (Author)

Discusses differences in the kinds of occupations workers entered in 1990 with regard to age, sex, education, hours worked, and experience in the occupation. Includes information for the major occupational groups. (Author)

Discusses factors affecting employment, describes assumptions used in making the projections, and discusses general trends. Includes a breakdown by occupation that lists cluster, estimated employment 1992, percentage of change 1992-2005, numerical change 1992-2005, and employment prospects. (JOW)

The number of jobs requiring four or more years of college education is projected to grow by 45 percent over the 1982-1995 period, compared to 25 percent for all jobs. (JOW)

Offers Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the labor force, industry employment, and occupational employment. Looks at details on the historical and projected growth of the labor force, how the labor force is divided among industries or occupations, and the agents for change in the economy. (JOW)

According to a recent government survey, employment in privately-owned atomic energy facilities now exceeds employment in government facilities. In this field, engineers, scientists, technicians, and craft workers account for the highest proportion of total employment. (MW)

Describes factors affecting employment in various occupational categories and presents the "Job Outlook in Brief," a 16-page listing of changes in employment, 1982-1995, as well as employment prospects, arranged by occupational clusters. (SK)

Underground bituminous mining offers the best job opportunities. Surface mining, which is highly mechanized, and anthracite mining hold far less promise for work. (Author)

Describes the new way that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects job openings. Formerly, BLS estimates were limited to openings resulting from growth and replacement needs. Now there are data on openings that occur when people change jobs or leave the work force temporarily. (JOW)

Assessments of the 1972-85 occupational outlook reveal a rather sharp slowdown in employment growth during the latter half of the period. Jobs for salesworkers, managers and administrators, and operatives will be affected most. (Author)