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Welcome to the World of work area of the website. We all know just how changeable the job market can be — these pages are designed to help you find out more about what is happening in the world of work.
Knowing all about the labour market, employers and different areas of work can help you to plan your career, choose a course to study or look for a job.
What is the labour market?
The labour market, or job market, is made up of employers offering work and employees providing their time and skills. Things like the state of the economy, wages, unemployment, skill levels and new technology all affect the number of jobs on offer and the number of people who are available to do them.
These sections will help you to find out more about the world of work:
You can also go straight to the job sector you are interested in:
