Where are job trends headed in the future?
It is difficult to accurately predict which occupations will be in demand in the future, and how many jobs will be created in these occupations. Economic conditions, technological developments, demographics and consumer behaviour will continue to affect the labour market, the occupational composition, and the kinds of job opportunities that will be available. We do know that most new job creation is expected to be in occupations requiring considerable education and training. Management skills, which are usually gained through experience following a period of formal education and training, will account for about 9 percent of all new jobs. In this category, the jobs expected to have the best prospects to 2013 are: • Managers in healthcare • Computer and Information systems managers Occupations requiring a university degree are expected to account for 26 percent of new jobs and those with extensive post-secondary but less than university degree requirements will account for 35 percent of
