UNIT 6 JOB Outlook

Summary

This video explores the job outlook for various professions, as described in the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It highlights the demand for workers in fields such as auto mechanics, computer programming, and nursing, while also noting the decline in opportunities for professions like teaching and farming. The video emphasizes how future trends, such as population growth, technological advances, and changing family dynamics, will impact job availability. Key insights include the increasing demand for cashiers, cooks, and painters, alongside a decrease in jobs for mail carriers and some educators.

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Q & A

What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication by the U.S. government that provides detailed information about job duties, working conditions, education requirements, salary expectations, and job outlook for over 250 different professions.

What does a job outlook of 'excellent' mean?

An 'excellent' job outlook means there will be a high demand for workers, with more job openings than there are people to fill them.

Why is the job outlook for auto mechanics considered good?

The job outlook for auto mechanics is good because the number of cars on the road continues to grow, and people are keeping their cars longer, resulting in an increased need for repairs.

What makes the job outlook for farmers poor?

The job outlook for farmers is poor because many small farms are unable to compete with larger farms that use advanced machinery. This results in many small farms going out of business.

How will the demand for cashiers change in the next 10 years?

The demand for cashiers is expected to increase significantly, with over half a million new cashier jobs anticipated to open in the next 10 years due to more people shopping in stores, supermarkets, and theaters.

What is the outlook for computer programmers?

The outlook for computer programmers is excellent, as both large and small companies are increasingly relying on computers for their operations, leading to a growing need for skilled programmers.

Why is the job outlook for teachers in certain subjects poor?

The job outlook for teachers in subjects like history and English is poor because families are having fewer children, leading to a reduced need for teachers in those areas. However, there will still be demand for math and science teachers.

What does a 'poor' job outlook mean?

A 'poor' job outlook means there are more workers than available jobs, making it difficult for individuals to find employment in that particular field.

Why is the outlook for nurses considered excellent?

The outlook for nurses is excellent due to the increasing population and the fact that people are living longer, which creates a growing demand for healthcare services, particularly in hospitals and healthcare settings.

In which regions will painters likely find better job opportunities?

Painters are expected to find better job opportunities in the southern and western regions of the United States, where the population is growing and many new houses are being built.