World of work
Welcome to the World of work area of the website. We all know just how changeable the job market can be and it’s important to know about it when you are planning your career or looking for a job.
These webpages can help you by giving you the lowdown on the information that’s collected all the time about what is happening in the world of work. This is often called Labour Market Information (LMI).
General information
Follow the links below for general information about the World of work:
- What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
- General job trends
- What are employers looking for?
- Building your skills and experience
Job sectors
There are lots of areas or sectors that you can find a job in. They each need different skills and experience and have a variety of career routes to follow.
Find out more about:
- Business, Administration and Finance
- Construction and the Built Environment
- Creative and Media
- Engineering
- Environmental and Land-based
- Hair and Beauty
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Public Services
- Retail Business
- Science, Mathematics and Statistics
- Society, Health and Development
- Sports and Active Leisure
- Travel and Tourism