Which jobs are future-proofed?
Summary
This episode examines the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, exploring how it predicts future job growth and its historical accuracy. Hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong interview BLS economist Sarah Mattson and researcher Maxime Massenkopf to discuss forecasting methods and past successes. They conclude that while trends like AI pose challenges, the BLS projections remain a reliable guide for career planning.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Indicator newsletter launch
April jobs report and future career outlook
Sponsors: Mint Mobile, Tiny Desk, Up First
Listener question on BLS job projections
How BLS calculates job growth estimates
Historical accuracy of BLS forecasts
Why BLS predictions remain reliable
Credits and NPR support appeal
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