How to: Switch careers

Job market

Research the local job market to learn about the demand for the careers on your list.

• Visit Occupation Profile and enter a keyword or job title to search for any career you are considering.
• Look at the Outlook—are new job opportunities likely in this career?
• Look at the Projected employment. Are there expected to be more—or fewer—people employed in this career over the next ten years?
• On your worksheet: Take notes on the job outlook and projected employment for the careers on your list.

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