Highlights

• This 2010-11 edition of the Career Guide to Industries discusses 43 industries, which accounted for about 3 out of 4 wage and salary jobs in 2008.
• An explanation of information presented in the Career Guide appears in Information in the Career Guide to Industries. Organizations that can provide additional information also are listed.
• The Career Guide presents information on job outlook for the Nation. An overview can be found in the Career Guide to Industries, Overview and Outlook.
• Sources of State and local labor market and career information are available.
• The Occupational Outlook Handbook—a companion to the Career Guide—discusses careers from an occupational perspective.

Last Modified Date: December 17, 2009