Predicting future job outlook is like forecasting the weather. The further ahead you look, or the more specific you get, the higher chance of error. But, nevertheless, general trends tend to hold true in the long term. Some of the primary factors that influence the labour market include:

• Economics
• Demographics
• Technology
• Globalization
• Environment
• Politics
• Social & values

If you are looking for work, you will want to know which industries are experiencing more growth so that you can maximize opportunities and make your job search more efficient. If you are planning your career, you are exploring options to find those most suitable for you. Understanding future trends can help you set career goals that are realistic. Try reading our weekly StatsCan Round-Up.

How can the Career Centre help?

We can help you make sense of the labour market: past, present and future. Start by using some of the up-to-date, Canadian sources of labour market information in the Online Resources section then feel free to Consult with a Career Counsellor for additional assistance including:

• help finding labour market information on specific occupations or career fields you were not able to find on your own
• help understanding demographics and other forces of change in the labour market, and
• analysis of specific data to help you understand employment outcomes for various Sheridan programs

**Career Centre services are available to current students in full-time programs as well as alumni up to one year from grad date.**

For more detail on this service/topic, see the FAQs. For additional resources:

• check out many immediately useful links in the Online Resources section
• view and print a variety of related Career Centre documents in the downloads section
• Read our weekly StatsCan Round-Up!