A student is researching future careers and finds a small chart in an online article about job growth in their local area. The chart shows the percentage change in job advertisements from 2023 to 2024 for three industries.
| Industry | Change in job ads (2023 to 2024) |
|---|---|
| Aged care | +18% |
| Hospitality | -6% |
| Cybersecurity | +12% |
The article is posted on a personal blog and does not list where the data came from. The student also has access to official labour market information sites (for example, government or industry peak body websites).
State one reason why the blog article may be less reliable than an official labour market information source.
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This unit recognises the importance of sourcing reliable information relating to future education and employment prospects to engage in effective pathway planning and decision-making. Students will investigate information relating to future employment, including entry-level pathways, emerging industries, and growth industries and trends, and evaluate the impact of pursuing employment in different industries. Students will reflect on this research in the context of their individual skills, capabilities and education and/or employment goals. They will develop and apply strategies to communicate their findings.
In this area of study students will evaluate information relating to employment. They will consider the reliability and credibility of information sources and the scope of labour market information available, including skills shortages and industry growth areas, emerging industries and current and future trends. Students will apply strategies to improve planning and decision-making related to gaining employment. They will develop research skills and collate evidence and artefacts relating to their future employment prospects. On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and discuss likely employment growth areas using credible data and apply findings to develop strategies to improve future career prospects.
strategies to analyse information relating to employment including research, summarising information, interpreting graphs, seeking multiple sources of information and applying logic
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