In today’s job market, it has been reported that 53 percent of college graduates under the age of 25 were not able to obtain employment in their field of study, finding themselves unemployed or working in jobs that normally require only a high school education.
None of this means that you should not try to pursue additional education. The higher the level of education, the more money an individual is likely to make.
The key is to look at the job potential and job trends for the job field you want to pursue before you begin those higher education studies.
In the job search industry, this is called a labor market analysis and it is important.
The Department of Workforce Services provides labor market data by county at www.jobs.utah.gov. This data includes wage and employment information for both private and public sector jobs.
Also included are 10-year projections for various industries in each area of the state. Included in these projections is a rating system, with five stars representing the strongest employment outlook with the highest median annual wage. These ratings are meant to provide general guidance for those seeking high-demand/high-wage positions and are not the final word on the desirability of a particular occupation.
For each industry in different areas of the state, the Utah Occupational Report contains an occupational description; employment projections; license information; required skills; the star rating described above; occupational wages; related occupations; industries and employers; and current job openings. Standard Examiner
