Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated FAIR because:

	Employement grew at a below-average rate.
	Hourly wages ($20.00) are close to the national average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
	The unemployment rate (3%) 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 above average because of the growing involvement of paralegal workers in mediation as well as anticipated growth in business services. The use of computerized legal databases will likely lead to greater demand for these workers.
	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 recent graduates.
	You're more likely to be successful if you become skillful in mediation tasks.