The following phrases come from the Job Futures website. Using your own words, explain what they mean.

1. licensing is mandatory - you must have a licence

2. rate of wage growth is below average - your salary will not growth, it will be low then middle level

3. employment outlook is fair - you can't find a job in the future

4. earnings are close to national average -your salary will be middle level in this country 

5. work prospects will continue to be good - work prospects will continue to be better

6. retirement rate will likely be average - salary for retirement will be meddle level 

7. the number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings - in future will be the same number of  worker and jobs

 On the Job Futures website, read the information about an occupation that interests       you. Prepare a short presentation and present it to the class. The following questions can guide you. 

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPER 

1. What are the main duties in this occupation?

      Maintain general ledgers and financial statements;

      Post journal entries; Reconcile accounts;

      Calculate and prepare checks for payroll; 

      Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports

2. What are the educational requirements?

     Completion of high school; Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, and

3 years to less than 5 years 

3. What are the work prospects (hourly wages, unemployment rates)?

     Hourly: min. $16 max. $17 for 40.0 hours per week