Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated LIMITED because:

	Employement grew at a below-average rate.
	Hourly wages ($20.56) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is above average.
	The unemployment rate (4%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects

How the ratings are determined.

Outlook To 2009

Your work prospects will continue to be LIMITED because:

	The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
	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 exceed the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition

	You'll be competing with a large number of recent graduates.
	You're more likely to succeed if you have skills in computerized design and engineering technology as well as computerized mapping/satellite-positioning systems.
	You'll need to participate in regular professional development activities to keep up with new technologies.