If you are getting ready to go to collage you should do this

 A prospective college student can (and should) research jobs that are relatively easy to enter—meaning high demand, strong growth projections, many openings, lower barriers like minimal experience requirements for entry-level roles, or good employability rates—then choose or align their major and studies accordingly. This is a smart, data-driven approach to career planning, though "easiest" is subjective and should balance with your interests, skills, salary expectations, and long-term satisfaction.

Factors like economic shifts, technology (e.g., AI), location, and your own qualifications affect outcomes. No field guarantees a job, but some have far better odds.

Best Places to Find This Information

Here are the most reliable, free resources (primarily U.S.-focused, as they're the most comprehensive):

1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) — The gold standard.
   • Why it's great: Detailed profiles for hundreds of occupations, including education requirements, median pay, projected growth (2024–2034), annual job openings, and work environment. You can filter by education level (e.g., bachelor's degree), growth rate, pay, etc.
   • Key sections:
     • Fastest Growing Occupations — E.g., wind turbine technicians (50% growth), nurse practitioners (40%), data scientists (34%), information security analysts (29%).
     • Occupations with the Most Openings — For volume of opportunities.
     • Field of Degree pages — Shows what actual graduates in a major end up doing, their employment rates, and linked occupations.
   • Start here: bls.gov/ooh. Use the occupation finder tool.
2. Other strong government/career sites:
   • CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor): Fastest-growing careers tool, skills assessments, and local data. careeronestop.org.
   • BigFuture Career Search (College Board): Matches interests to careers with education and outlook info. bigfuture.collegeboard.org/career-search.
3. College labor market data:
   • Federal Reserve Bank of New York College Labor Market: Unemployment/underemployment rates by major.
   • National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE): Hiring projections for new grads.
4. Job sites for real-time demand:
   • Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Handshake (great for students), WayUp, CollegeGrad — Search entry-level or "no experience" filters and look at number of postings.
   • Check "jobs in [field] near me" or salary/competition trends.
5. Additional reports:
   • ZipRecruiter Annual Grad Report or similar for recent trends.
   • University career centers often share outcomes data for their grads.

Examples of Fields Often Seen as Easier to Enter (High Demand/Growth)

• Healthcare: Nursing, nurse practitioners, physical/occupational therapy assistants, medical/health services managers — Aging population drives huge openings.
• Tech/Cyber: Information security analysts, data scientists, software developers — Often strong entry with relevant degrees/skills/certifications.
• Renewable Energy: Wind/solar technicians.
• Business/Finance: Accountants, operations research analysts (strong projections in many cases).
• Education: Certain teaching roles (varies by location/subject).

Tip: Cross-reference BLS data with current job boards. A fast-growing field might still be competitive if supply (graduates) is high. Consider certifications, internships, or minors to boost employability. Talk to advisors, alumni, or professionals in the field.

Start exploring the BLS site today—it’s free, updated regularly, and incredibly detailed. This research can help you pick a major that aligns with both your passions and practical job prospects. Good luck!