This article illustrates projected employment change from an industry perspective over the 2008-2018 decade. Workers are grouped into an industry according to the type of good produced or service provided by the establishment in which they work. Industry employment projections are shown in terms of numeric change (growth or decline in the total…

People change careers for a number of reasons. Some want to do work that they find more meaningful or that makes better use of their skills than their current job. Others might be acting on a long-deferred dream or in pursuit of new interests. For some, it is less a choice than a necessity: They may find themselves heading in a new direction after…

Presents tables of data from the 1996 supplement to the Current Population Survey that provide information on the number of individuals who changed from one occupation to another between February 1995 and February 1996. Tables are arranged by occupational groups. Information on age, gender, hours worked, and previous experience is included. (JOW)

The United States is mobile society, and mobility is evident in the jobs people hold. From one year to the next, almost 1 worker in 5 enters or returns to an occupation that he/she did not work in 12 months earlier. A worker's age, sex, race, and ethnicity influence likelihood of changing occupations. (Contains detailed data tables.) (JOW)

Reports that 10 million workers changed occupations between January 1986 and January 1987--and about 90 million stayed put. Provides Current Population Survey information on how long workers stay in an occupation or with an employer. (JOW)

An historical look at the changes in the make-up of the American workforce is presented, beginning with the 1820 census. Also discusses the development of career counseling and occupational publications. (CT)

Focuses on three specialized occupations--nurse, engineer, and lawyer--and looks at how people have transferred their specialized skills and knowledge from one field to another. Discusses options and obstacles when moving a career in the opposite direction. Offers 10 job-hunting mindsets to avoid. (JOW)

Discusses why midlife career change occurs, the number and type of people it affects, and how it causes problems (financially, emotionally, etc.). A list of selected studies of midlife career change is provided. (CT)

The process of career change is examined: assessing what one has; deciding what to do; seeing how one can use skills in new work situations; or, if necessary, developing new skills. (CT)

Illustrates the significant impact of age and sex on the jobs people take. (JOW)

Various ways of financing career change are discussed: student financial aid through state and federal programs, college and university programs, alumni groups, minority programs, religious groups, etc. A list of sources of aid for women, organizations that aid minorities, and a list of publications on financial aid are also included. (CT)