Research should include a demographic analysis of national, state, regional, and local employment in a specified occupation.
Teacher Resources:
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Why is it helpful for job seekers to analyze demographic information at a variety of geographical levels (e.g., national, local)?
- What may be the consequences of ignoring labor market data?
Communication
- How can one use labor market data to help make career decisions?
- How can one determine whether research is reliable and adequate for decision-making?
Leadership
- How can information collected within career research influence career decisions?
- What skills are required to conduct career research efficiently and effectively?
Management
- What resources are most useful to those researching the apparel, accessory, and textile industries?