Labour Market Information (LMI) in study and career choice is much more than information about earnings and employment prospects. LMI provides an insight into:

· Industries that are growing and declining

· The types and levels of jobs that are increasing and decreasing

· What supply of labour is currently available across different industries

· A summary of the key skills and qualifications required for certain careers

How can understanding Labour Market Information help my future career choices?

Careers guidance, underpinned by accurate Labour Market Information (LMI), helps to ensure that all post-secondary education choices that are made match students’ interests and abilities, ultimately leading to rewarding employment.

Where can I find relevant, up to date Labour Market Information?

Labour Market Information is constantly updating, so when researching possible career choices, it’s worthwhile trying to find out how much things might have changed.

Take a look at some of the useful websites below to start learning more about Labour Market Information and explore where your skills, talents and achievements can take you:

Skillsometer Your first step in identifying how your skills and interest align with lots of different jobs

Careerometer Explore and compare pay, hours of work and future job prospects across lots of jobs

Target Careers An abundance of information regarding lots of exciting careers sectors