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Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more. These articles are helpful for students, career counselors, jobseekers, and others planning careers.
Career Outlook has four departments:
Feature articles present an in-depth look at a range of career topics.
You’re a what? explores unusual occupations through the work of someone in that occupation.
Interview with a… describes, in Q & A format, a specific worker’s career path.
Data on display is a graphic presentation of data on employment and other topics.
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Career Outlook content is produced by staff in the Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Editorial support is provided by the Office of Publications.
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