FutureWork Jobs

Jobs in Demand by Degree Level

Tue May 21 09:53:37 CDT 2013

According to the BLS, the average growth rate of total jobs will be approximately 14.3% between the period of 2010-2020. For the consideration of this study our high growth threshold is set at 2/3 greater than the average growth rate, or 25%. All 60 occupations profiled in this study satisfy this growth rate.

The Last Private Industry Pensions

Tue May 21 09:53:37 CDT 2013

Having sufficient income during retirement years is a concern for many Americans. In years past, many employers provided a pension plan formally a defined benefit plan that ensured periodic payments for the life of the retiree and his or her spouse. Such plans are becoming rare for workers in private industry. In 2011, only 10 percent of all private sector establishments provided defined benefit plans, covering 18 percent of private industry employees. Decades ago, broad coverage of these plans allowed the BLS to analyze and tabulate considerable detail about how they worked. Today, the declining number of plan participants limits such detail.

Trends that could Help Your Career

Tue May 21 09:53:37 CDT 2013

With unemployment still high, many Americans are aiming to adapt to a workplace that itself is evolving. So before you take that position that offers more pay or benefits, consider how it fits into your career plan and the workplace of the future. Here are four trends that can help you make smart career moves.

From College to Career

Tue May 21 09:53:37 CDT 2013

Here are some tips to get your first job search started off right and have a much easier transition from college to your career.