Workforce 2020

Why research the employment market? Career success means being proactive. In the employment market, you should view yourself as a product (your skills, abilities, experience, and knowledge) that you are marketing and selling to employers. Employers today are looking for proactive people, good communicators, leaders, and people that can contribute to their success. Employers are looking to invest in the right asset (You!).

As a leader you need to be an expert in your field and proactive; others are depending on and following your lead. In order to meet that expectation you need to be aware of what is going on in the news, your local community, state, federal government, and the global economy. Surely no one can know everything, but being aware of the economy and employment market you will have an advantage – leverage. By doing thorough research when career planning and being able to explain it to others, you get the leading-edge and it will open many doors of opportunity for you because you have understanding of the job market. This WebQuest will provide you the experience to analyze the employment market and economic factors that affect it.  So now, see yourself as an Economist a Leader, a Salesperson, and Career Analyst and identify your potential in your career choice as you gain leverage by researching and preparing for Workforce 2020.