Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated FAIR because:

	Employement grew at an average rate.
	The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
	Hourly wages ($22.70) are close to the 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 average because jobs gained from the recent government spending on arts/culture should balance possible job losses resulting from technological advances in information systems.
	The retirement rate will likely be above average and 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 a large number of recent graduates.
	You're more likely to succeed if you have strong research/computer skills.