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Occupational Structure Causes of Long Term Trends –Population Factors: Birth, death and immigration rates. –Sociological Factors: Lifestyle, social values, or attitudes. –Economic Factors: Supply and demand, production proficiency, access to natural resources, and national fiscal policy. –Technological Factors: Invention and automation. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

Occupational Structure Causes of Short Term Trends –Natural and Man-Made Disasters: Floods, hurricanes, fires, war, etc. –New Directions: In fashion, recreation, or other activities. –Seasonal Variations: Back-to-school, winter recreation vs. summer recreation, planting and harvesting time, or holidays. –Strikes. –Surpluses. –Unavailability of raw materials. –Boycotts. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

Occupational Structure Some Future Predictions to 2008 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) –Eleven million jobs will be created. –Manufacturing jobs will continue to decrease. –Service occupations will continue to grow. –Information technology will be the fastest growing industry. –Workers will increasingly need a college degree. –The age group will grow faster than any other group. –The percentage of minority workers in the work place will grow faster than white workers. –Women entering the work force will continue to increase. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

Occupational Structure Some Future Predictions to 2008 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Fastest Growing Occupations “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” Computer Engineers Computer Support Specialists Systems Analysts Database Administrators Desktop Publishing Specialists Paralegals and Legal Assistants Personal Care Aids Home Health Aids Medical Assistants Social and Human Service Assts. Physician Assistants

Occupational Structure Some Future Predictions to 2008 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Occupations With the Largest Overall Growth “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” Systems AnalystsRetail Salespersons CashiersGeneral Managers Top ExecutivesTruck Drivers Office Clerks (General)Registered Nurses Computer Support SpecialistsPersonal Care Aids Home Health AidsTeacher Assistants

Occupational Structure Total New Job Openings by Education and Training for 2008 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Education Number of jobs Percent (in thousands) First professional degree 2, Doctoral degree 1,228.8 Master’s degree 1,115.7 Work experience + Bachelor’s 11, Bachelor’s degree 21, Associate’s degree 6, Postsecondary vocational. 5, Work experience 12, Long-term on the job train. 14, Short-term on the job train. 62, “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

Occupational Structure Sources Regarding Information and Change on Occupational Structure –Occupational Outlook Handbook –Occupational Outlook Quarterly –Occupational Projections and Training Data –U.S. Industrial Outlook –Occupational Employment Survey Statistics –OES Employment Outlook –Covered Employment, Wages and Contributions –Labor Market Information Newsletter “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

Career Counseling Presentation Resources Gysbers, N. C., Heppner, M. J. & Johnston, J. A. (2003). Career counseling: Process, issues, and techniques, 2 nd ed. Boston, MA.: Allyn & Bacon. Brown, D. (2003). Career information, career counseling, and career development, 8 th ed. Boston, MA.: Allyn & Bacon. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”