What Is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
In short, it refers to any relevant information about the current and future state of the jobs market.
LMI can include information like:
- The industries and businesses that operate in a certain location.
- The types of jobs that exist and what they involve.
- How many of those jobs there are.
- The skills that are currently or will be in high demand.
- Typical rates of pay.
- Career progression opportunities.
Why is LMI important?
LMI helps with career planning, job hunting, career progression, and changing career. When people have accurate and up-to-date information, they are better equipped to make an informed choice about their future career and to plan appropriately.
Here are some useful sources of labour market information
iCould – Short films and information about a range of different careers
Careerometer – Compare labour market information about different jobs
Adzuna – Localised LMI statistics
NOMIS – Official census and labour market statistics
Careers Hub East Sussex – Short films on a range of different careers
Latest LMI newsletter from East Sussex County Council
