What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
LMI describes the world of work, covering different careers, their entry routes, promotional prospects, salaries, and required skills and qualifications. Crucially for young people, LMI also indicates future job demand and the skills that will be needed.
Learning from Careers and Labour Market Information
Understanding LMI is increasingly important in our changing world, helping students learn about job roles needed across the country and the future demand for various careers. Here are key questions to explore:
- What do people do in this job or industry?
- How many people work in this job or industry?
- How much do people get paid in this job or industry?
- What qualifications are needed for this job?
- What skills or qualities are needed for this job?
- What are the typical working hours for this job?
- What percentage of men and women work in this job or industry?
- What career advancements are possible in this job or industry?
- Where are these jobs located around the country?
- What is the future job outlook for this industry?
Careerometer
Careerometer is an online data portal that connects and standardises high-quality, reliable LMI, helping students compare national average wages, working hours, and future employment prospects.
How to use the Careerometer
Type in a career you are interested in and select from the drop-down list, then add your second and third choices to see the comparison.
Skillsometer
Skillsometer helps identify key skills for future careers, guiding users to understand which careers match their skills. It helps reflect on different occupational categories (Artistic, Realistic, Investigative, Conventional, Enterprising, Social) and suggests job roles tailored to individual preferences.
How to Use the Skillsometer
- Hit the ‘Start Quiz’ button.
- Choose the emoji that reflects your feelings about each statement.
- Continue answering until the progress bar shows quiz completion.
- View job suggestions linked to your skills and interests.
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service website provides information on the skills and qualifications needed for various careers, typical working hours, and job trends.
Click on the following link for LMI information for the Solent Region