This look at changing patterns of employment within industries--Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of employment for industries and for occupations--includes tables depicting occupations with small, moderate, and significant increases or decreases, with reasons for changes in staffing patterns. (JOW)

The service-producing sector continues to lead projected employment growth. The 10 industries with the largest projected job growth are all service producers and account for 60% of the net increase in nonfarm wage and salary employment. (Author)

Reports on the latest national job projections and provides a broad look at the job picture in all occupational groups through the year 2005. (JOW)

Presents employment projections and employment prospects for about 270 occupations in the following categories: management, business, and financial operations; professional and related; service; sales and related; office and administrative support; farming, fishing, and forestry; construction trades and related; installation, maintenance, and…

As the baby-boom generation ages, the median age of the work force will rise to a new record in 2006. The Hispanic labor force could exceed that of blacks. (Author)

An analysis of the 1994-2005 Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections can be used to identify industries that are projected to move differently with business cycles in the future than with those of the past, and can be used to identify the industries and occupations that are most prone to business cycle swings. (Author)

Occupational employment projections for 1990 were conservative. Detailed comparison of projected and actual increases shows that too many occupations were projected to have average growth and more of those expected to have rapid growth were underprojected. (Author)

Provides information on the job outlook for 250 occupations in terms of total employment, 1994; percent change, 1994-2005; numerical change, 1994-2005; and employment prospects. (JOW)

Slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth is tied to slowing labor force growth; exports and imports continue to be the fastest growing components of GDP, with high technology products leading the way. (Author)

An evaluation of the 1980-90 employment projections in the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" shows that most of them were on target, if somewhat conservative. The impact of technology was generally underestimated. (JOW)

Alternative projections show a considerable range of change for the labor force and gross national product and in employment and unemployment. Under all assumptions, job opportunities vary by industry and occupation. (Author)

Discusses employment projections for the next 15 years. Indicates that job growth in the service industries will help offset projected declines in manufacturing and agriculture. Health and business services will lead all job fields. Includes charts of the fastest growing jobs, the value in earnings of education, and the education needed for…

Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the job outlook for college graduates indicate that between 1994 and 2005, over 75% of college graduates can expect to find college-level jobs. The remaining college graduates will likely earn lower salaries and experience less job satisfaction. (JOW)

Although job openings are expected to occur at all levels of education and training, opportunities to advance into the higher paying occupations will generally require postsecondary education. (Author)

Entrepreneurial activity, which is higher in the United States than in Europe, is important to job growth but not as important as job expansion in existing firms. However, smaller companies play a much larger role in job growth in services than in manufacturing. (Author/JOW)