Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated GOOD because:

	Demand is increasing because many manufacturing companies have recently converted to advanced technologies.
	The rate of wage growth is above average.
	The unemployment rate is average (5%).
	The number of job openings exceeds the number of job seekers, and many new entrants are recent graduates.

Work Prospects

How the ratings are determined.

Outlook To 2007

Your work prospects will continue to be rated GOOD because:

	Demand will likely be above average because manufacturers should continue to convert to advanced technologies.
	Demand will likely be strongest in the wholesale and computer sectors.
	The retirement rate will likely be close to average.
	The number of job openings will likely keep pace with the number of job seekers, and many new entrants should be recent graduates.

Preparing for the Competition

	You're more likely to succeed if you pursue work in the wholesale or computer sector.
	You're more likely to succeed if you build your "people" and teamwork skills.