How Likely Are You to Find Work in Your Field?

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Was your industry hit by the financial downturn? Are you interested in making a change by transitioning to a new career? Are you a student wondering what kinds of jobs are mostly likely to be available when you graduate from college?

The U.S. Department of Labor can help. The current Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers detailed projections, earning statistics, license and training information, significant points, and more.

For instance, future veterinarians will want to know that admission to vet schools in one of the 28 accredited institutions is very competitive but that employment opportunities are expected to increase much faster than average.  

View stats from manufacturing to education, hospitality to construction. 

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Beth was Director of BBB Services and wrote for the consumer education blog from 2008 to 2011. Beth also managed projects of the Tri-State Better Business Bureau Foundation, including the Student of Integrity Scholarship and senior citizen education programs, and she worked with local charities as a part of our charity reporting service. You would also find her on Twitter and Facebook @tristatebbb.

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