This document outlines 5 ways to improve your odds of succeeding in the labor market: 1) Go to college and obtain at least a bachelor's degree, as college graduates have lower unemployment rates than those with only some college or no college education. 2) Be a white person with pale skin, as unemployment rates are highest for black and Hispanic people. 3) Be between 25-54 years old, as those outside this age range have higher unemployment. 4) Get married, as married people have lower unemployment than unmarried individuals. 5) Work in the finance industry, as it has lower unemployment rates than construction or manufacturing.