Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated FAIR because:

	Employement grew at an above-average rate.
	Hourly wages ($14.24) are below the average ($18.07), and the rate of the wage growth is also above average.
	The unemployment rate (7%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects

How the ratings are determined.

Outlook To 2009

Your work prospects will continue to be FAIR because:

	The employment growth rate will likely be average because organizations should continue to require on-line assistance to clients.
	Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
	The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition

	You'll be competing with unemployed workers/recent graduates.
	You're more likely to be hired if you have strong computer skills.
	You're more likely to succeed if you can handle databases including those on the Internet or organizations' Intranets.