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…

Explores challenges that Ph.D. candidates face from earning the degree to seeking employment. Describes the process of obtaining a doctoral degree, looks at the supply of Ph.D. graduates in the labor force, and tracks the demand for them in both academic and nonacademic jobs. (JOW)

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)

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)

These employment projections provide information about trends to aid decision makers in such areas as career counseling, planning for training and education, and policymaking. Charts show total employment, employment projections by occupation and industry, projected changes in gross domestic product, and growth and composition of the labor force.…

Presents the latest economic predictions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics including the labor force, gross national product, industrial employment, occupational employment, and issues and implications. (JOW)