Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated LIMITED because:

	Employement grew at an above-average rate.
	Hourly wages ($14.93) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
	The unemployment rate (19%) is above 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 continue to be below average because new technologies should continue to improve productivity, allowing employers to do more with fewer workers and the need of more specialized workers.
	The retirement rate will likely be below average, and the number of retiring workers should not contribute significantly 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 unemployed workers/school-leavers.
	You're more likely to succeed if you have skills in new construction tools/technology.