Labour Market Information (LMI)
What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
Labour Market Information (LMI) helps us understand the world of work. It includes details about different careers, how to get into them, opportunities for progression, salaries, and the skills or qualifications needed.
For young people, a key part of LMI is knowing what jobs are likely to be in demand in the future and what skills employers will be looking for.
Why is LMI Important for Students?
In a fast-changing world where new industries are emerging and some future jobs don’t even exist yet, it’s essential that young people have access to reliable information about the job market and earnings to help guide their choices.
As Anne Milton MP put it:
“It is vital, in an environment where new industries are emerging and many of the most important jobs of the future don’t yet exist, that individuals have access to high-quality labour market information and earnings data to underpin their choices.”
Learning from Careers and Labour Market Information
Understanding LMI helps students make informed decisions about their future. It highlights where jobs are currently in demand across the country and what roles may need more workers in the future.
Below, you’ll find useful resources to help you explore LMI:
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What do people actually do in this job or industry?
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How many people work in this job or industry?
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How much do people get paid in this job or industry? |
What qualifications do I need to do this job? |
What skills or qualities do I need to do this job? |
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What are the typical working hours for this job? |
What percentage of men and women work in this job or industry? |
Where can this job or industry take me in the future? |
Where are these jobs located around the country? |
How many of these jobs will there be in the future? |
Careerometer
Careerometer is an online tool that brings together reliable information about different jobs to help you explore career options. It lets you compare things like average pay, typical working hours, and future job prospects across different careers.
How to use the Careerometer
Type in the first career that you think you might be interested in and select from the drop-down list, then add your second and third choices to see the comparison.
Skillsometer
Skillsometer is a useful tool for anyone unsure about what jobs might suit them. It helps you think about your skills and interests, and how these might link to different careers.
How to use the Skillsometer
The quiz asks you to respond to a series of statements by saying whether you enjoy them, are unsure, or dislike them. These are grouped into six well known job categories (Artistic, Realistic, Investigative, Conventional, Enterprising, and Social). Based on your answers, you’ll get a shortlist of jobs that match your preferences.
Each job profile comes with a description, including typical pay and working hours. You can then use the Careerometer (above) to explore and compare these jobs in more detail.
Job Vacancies
For the latest up to date information on salaries, job availability, and where different jobs are located across the UK, please visit:
Jobs for the future
To help students understand which careers are likely to grow in the coming years, this article highlights 21 top jobs for the future based on emerging trends and industry demands:
London Labour Market Information (LMI)
London Labour Market Information offers valuable insights into employment trends, key industries, and job opportunities in the capital, helping to support students, parents, and carers in making informed career decisions. More information on LMI can be found here:
