The aim of this module is to research labour market information (LMI) including occupations, industries/sectors, and trends; as well as assess external factors to inform your career direction and decision-making.

Answering the following questions will help you determine the relevancy of this module for you at this time.

If you answer NO to these questions, then you are likely to find this module pertinent.
If you answer YES to these questions, consider a quick scan of this module before moving directly to the next module: Career Planning.

  • Could you explain LMI to a colleague?
  • Do you know where to obtain relevant LMI?
  • Do you know how LMI can assist with career management?
  • Could you list national, provincial, and local labour market trends that could impact you?
  • What tools do you use to research occupational profiles and industry professionals?

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

  • Research LMI including industries, trends, and occupational information. 
  • Assess external factors to inform your career direction and decision-making.

Learning Activities

  • Complete the External Influences Worksheet.
  • Review the Summary activity to complete the module.

Introduction

This module focuses on how external factors, especially LMI, affect career decisions and management. While LMI may sound daunting or elusive, chances are you're already aware of it when when reviewing job trends, industry articles, or career opportunities.

The goal of this unit is to help you intentionally integrate external data—like trends, industry changes, and occupational insights—into your career planning. This is known as situational awareness (Endsley & Garland, 2000): understanding your environment to make informed decisions.

Situational awareness means spotting opportunities early. For example:

Learning a company is expanding and connecting with staff before jobs are posted

  • Noticing leadership changes and arranging an information meeting
  • Identifying unmet needs (e.g., new ethical approaches for using AI in a job function) to create an unexpected career path

You’ll also explore practical external factors, like where you want to live and work.

Watch the video Did You Know 2021? (6:02) (Esteves, 2021) for insights into global trends, technology, automation, and in-demand jobs.

Next, continue on to Activity: External Influences.

Modifié le: lundi, 9 juin 2025, 17:18