Career Studies

GLC2O

Name: _____________________

A trend is the general direction in which something tends to move. The

world is changing and so is the workplace. The way people do their jobs is
rapidly changing. For example, more people work from home now that the
Internet, e-mail, Skype, etc are available. Also, the kinds of jobs are
changing. Remember that 30 years ago, website designer was not a career
choice. Imagine the kinds of jobs that will exist even 10 years from now!
Using the following link answer the questions below about trends in the
workforce:
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/employmentPatterns.html
(Select Employment Patterns from the left side menu.)
1. Why do job patterns change over time?
Patterns
Economic growth

How has this caused change?

A growing economy means more people are working
and have more money to spend. Having more
customers, in turn, encourages businesses to expand

Technology
Changes in technology can affect both the types of
jobs available and the skills that are needed.
Computers, for example, have increased the need for
software engineers and systems analysts in the
workplace, but have also reduced the demand for
secretaries and clerks. New technologies can create
brand new occupations as well. For example, the
growth of the Internet gave birth to the web page
designer.

Demographics
A younger population needs more schools and therefore more
teachers. An older population requires more health services and
therefore more doctors and nurses. In some occupations, there may
be many older workers who will retire soon, and create new job
opportunities.
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Consumer
behaviour

Name: _____________________

People's needs change over time depending on how much money

they have, their changing tastes and the amount of leisure time they
have. For example, ecotourism is a relatively recent development.
Growth in tourist attractions and accommodations has created many
jobs in a large number of occupations such as hotel clerks,
managers, tour guides, and recreation consultants.

2. Which industries employ the most people?

Education services, retail trade
3. What kinds of jobs are available in different industries?
Business, Finance and Administration13% (Manufacturing Industry), 21% (Service
Industry), 9% (Construction Industry), 6% (Primary Industry) Management10%
(Manufacturing), 11% (Service), 13% (Construction), 4% (Primary) Trade, Transport
and Equipment operators20% (manufacturing), 8% (service), 69% (construction), 10%
(primary)
4. What new occupations and industries are emerging? (7 main new
ones)

5. What education and employability skills are needed for todays jobs?

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6. Where are job trends are headed in the future?

a.

For university graduates? (List 3)

b.

For those without a university degree? (List 3)

c.

For those requiring high-school or specific training? (List 3)

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