fact: biggest mistake employees make in the first three months on the job Percentage of hiring managers who said that the biggest mistake an employee at their company made during the first three months on the job was that they either misunderstood the corporate culture or didn't ask enough questions: 33% 
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Should you consider only rapidly growing jobs?
With major labor market changes projected for the coming years, it might seem wise to consider only those jobs that are growing most rapidly. Rapidly growing jobs offer better-than-average opportunities for employment and job security. For this reason, you should certainly pay attention to jobs that are projected to grow rapidly. But there will always be some openings for new people even in slower-gorwing or declining jobs. Some of these slower growing job fields are quite large and have many openings because people retire or leave the field.
Consider jobs that interest you, even if they are not among the fastest growing ones. The more you know about your opinions, the better decisions you will make.
Important Labour Market Trends
Our economy has changed in dramatic ways, with profound effects on how we work and live. Here are four labor market trends you must consider in your career plans:
1. Education and earnings are related
2. Computer knowledge is increasingly important
3. Ongoing education and training are essential
4. Good career planning is critical
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