Labor Market Insights
A robust labor market research tool
Use the Labor Market Insights analytics tool to discover in-demand skills, relevant keywords, and real-time data on career trends to strengthen your resume, cover letter, and job search strategy.
Search by keyword, industry or occupation to explore career paths, hiring trends, and employer demand.
Example: Search Graphic Designers to learn about job responsibilities, top employers, similar job titles, education level, employment trends, and annual earnings.
Review the” Core Tasks” section to identify relevant keywords, skills, and responsibilities, employers are seeking. Use these to write strong resume bullets and examples on your cover letter.
Example: Search Graphic Designers and review the Core Tasks section to identify skills such as Adobe Creative Suite, typography, branding, visual communication, and digital design.
Highlight your relevant skills, experience and accomplishments on your resume and cover letter.
Example: Incorporate keywords like branding, layout design, Adobe Illustrator, and creative problem-solving into your resume and cover letter.
Explore real-time salary data by location, experience level, and industry to understand your earning potential and compare career options.
Example: Compare salaries for Graphic Designers in Boston and nationwide, and see how earnings vary by experience level and industry.
We’ve developed a sample assignment for faculty interested in incorporating Labor Market Insights into their classrooms.