If you are a first-time job seeker, there may be a number of different areas of work open to you and it would certainly pay to concentrate on those with the highest potential. Resources on the General Labor Market Publications . There are a large number of government and private publications which offer a wealth of information on outlooks, salaries and growth trends for jobs and industries. Most of these publications are for sale to individuals, and some of them are quite affordable. All of the publications, however, are available as reference books in the public library and in many college and university libraries.
Most large cities have branches of the public library that specialize in providing job information.
These special libraries can be invaluable sources of labor market information. While in the library, don't rule out the librarian as a source of expert information. Published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gives the outlook for hundreds of jobs. Also describes working conditions, duties, qualifications and advancement potential.