Band 8+: The chart shows the employment status of adults in the US in 2003 and 2013 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar-chart demonstrates categories of employment among the adults in 2003 and 2013 in the US.

Overall, while the majority of adults in 2003 worked in the business sector, the proportion decreased significantly by 2013. Meanwhile, employment in education training, the hotel industry and self-employment increased noticeably.

In 2003, the majority of adults worked in business, accounting for about 47%. However, this figure fell significantly to approximately 28% in 2013. Employment in the medical sector also decreased, dropping from around 20% to 10%. In addition, unemployment fell from about 11% in 2003 to only 5% in 2013.

By contrast, several sectors growth noticeably. The proportion of adults working in education and training rose from roughly 8% in 2003 to about 18% in 2013. A similar increase was seen in the hotel industry, which rose from around 4% to nearly 19%. Employment in building doubled from about 10% to 20% during the same period. Self-employment also became more common, rising sharply from approximately 11% to around 31%.