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By Patty Inglish, MS


Three Million Jobs

At any given time, we find 2.6 to 3 Million jobs listed on the Internet in Internet Job Search site listings and on recruiters' sites and employers' individual websites. Some jobs are not advertised at all on the Internet, and the Hidden Job Markets within certain groups of companies are harder to uncover. Over 3 Million jobs are often available in America and are projected to increase through 2016.    

For information on the leading industries hiring from 2009 - 2012, see the article at What Industries are Hiring the Most Workers?

The top actually-listed jobs for July 2009 are presented below.

Jobs listings rose to July '08 with travel and vacations increasing, then fell after the 2008 Christmas and Holiday Season. However, job listings increased to February '09 and leveled out, but continued to fluctuate around that level. Some states continued to experience increases in job listings in certain cites and regions. Texas is a good example of such economic health. In the Autumn of 2009, many US States experienced job increases. 

11/09 - Decrease in Job Listings with Decrease in UI Claims [down to 502K by mid-November - lowest since Jan'09]

Data provided by SimplyHired.com, a search engine for jobs.
Data provided by SimplyHired.com, a search engine for jobs.

Job listings declined after 07/09. but continue to increase in fast-growing suburbs in all parts of the US and in states like Texas,
Job listings declined after 07/09. but continue to increase in fast-growing suburbs in all parts of the US and in states like Texas,
Jobs listings rose to 07/08, fell after 2008, Holiday Season, increased to 02/09, leveled out, and increased in certain states and job titles. Data provided by Indeed.com premier job search and trending site.
Jobs listings rose to 07/08, fell after 2008, Holiday Season, increased to 02/09, leveled out, and increased in certain states and job titles. Data provided by Indeed.com premier job search and trending site.

Top 15 Job Listings in America, Mid-November '09

  1. Physical Therapists
  2. Tax Professionals - CPAs, assistants, and others
  3. Independent Beauty Consultants - contractor positions.
  4. Assistant Managers - retail and other
  5. Occupational Therapists
  6. UPS Seasonal Drivers
  7. Sales Associates (Salespersons)
  8. Cashiers - seasonal and opermanent
  9. Sales Representatives
  10. Family Practice Physicians
  11. Store Managers - retail
  12. Registered Nurses (RNs)
  13. Customer Service Reps
  14. Restaurant / Food Service Crew and Shift Supervisors
  15. Physical Therapy Assistants

Nearly half of the top job listings are in Healthcare. Others seem to be in retail sales, service, and dining, all part of business and sales.

Search for jobs in your area or any state or city to which you want to relocate at Indeed.com.

Summer 2009 Comparison

DEMAND FOR SALES RELATED- POSITIONS DURING MID-SUMMER MAY BE PARTIALLY CREDITED TO THE YEARLY INCREASE IN TOURISM & TRAVEL THAT BEINGS RETAIL DOLLARS OUT. SALES OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & PHARMACEUTICALS MAY ALSO REPRESENT A SIZEABLE PORTION OF DEMAND.
DEMAND FOR SALES RELATED- POSITIONS DURING MID-SUMMER MAY BE PARTIALLY CREDITED TO THE YEARLY INCREASE IN TOURISM & TRAVEL THAT BEINGS RETAIL DOLLARS OUT. SALES OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & PHARMACEUTICALS MAY ALSO REPRESENT A SIZEABLE PORTION OF DEMAND.

Four Industry Sectors Contain the Most Jobs

The most jobs listings are in categories that involves SALES. The second greatest number of job openings are listed in Healthcare, with the third highest being in Management of some sort, whether Retail, Food Service, or some other industry. The last entry is a single listing category for tax preparation that would include Accounting Professions. Forensic Accounting is becoming a growing industry sector in the 21st Century in light of several financial scandals in the nation and the need to better control finances and eleiminate waste..

In 2009, an increase in tax preparation services occured, because of such events and problematic or overwhelming situations as 1) ammended tax returns for larger deductions and refunds, 2) catch-up of unfiled tax returns, and 3) tax audits and related matters.

TOP CITIES for Selected Hot Jobs

The current cities in which the significantly largest number of Top Jobs are listed include:

HEALTHCARE

  • Physical Therapists - San Antonio, Texas & Jacksonville, Florida (tie)
  • Occupational Therapists - Memphis, Tennesee & Jacksonville, Florida (tie)
  • Registered Nurses (RNs) - San Antonio and Houston, Texas
  • Physican or Doctor - New York City; Dallas and Houston, Texas: 1) Family Practice, 2) Internal Medicine.

MANAGEMENT

  • Managers and Assistant Managers - New York City, Houston, Wasington DC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, others.
  • Restaurant General Managers - Houston & San Antonio, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada.

TAX PREPARATION

  • Tax Professionals - New York City

SALES

  • Independent Beauty Consultants (contractors) - New York City
  • Avon ISRs - New York City and Anchorage Alaska (tie)
  • Sales Associates/Salespersons - New York City, Houston
  • Sales Managers - New York City, Houston, Chicago
  • Retail Sales Consultants - New York City and Houston
  • Sales Representatives - New York City, Chicago, Houston; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, Georgia.

COMPARISONS

A few of the jobs listed in the Top 15 Actual Job Listings appear on either of the US Federal projections for employment trends to 2016. Registered Nurses (RNs) is the notable example. 


Federal Projections for "Most Job Openings" Expected to 2016

  1. Registered Nurses (RNs)
  2. Retail Salespersons
  3. Customer Service Representatives
  4. All Food Preparation & Service
  5. Office Clerks
  6. Personal & Home Care Aides
  7. Home Health Aides (HHAs)
  8. Postsecondary Teachers
  9. Janitors and Cleaners, except Housekeepers
  10. Nursing Aides & Orderlies
  11. Bookkeeping, Accounting, And Auditing Clerks
  12. Waitstaff
  13. Child Care Workers
  14. Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
  15. Computer Software Applications Engineers

[Three titles appear on both lists.]

Federal Projections of Fastest Growing Jobs to 2016

  1. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
  2. Personal and Home Care Aides
  3. Home Health Aides (HHAs)
  4. Computer Software Applications Engineers
  5. Veterinary Techs
  6. Personal Financial Advisors
  7. Makeup Artists - Theatrical and Performance Arts, including media.
  8. Medical Assistants
  9. Veterinarians
  10. Counselors for Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorders
  11. Skin Care Specialists - included medical.
  12. Financial Analysts
  13. Social and Human Service Assistants
  14. Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators
  15. Physical Therapist Assistants

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Why Projections Change

Employment trends and actual job listings differ by state and by metropolitan area within the US States.

Federal projections for future jobs are produced by government statisticians and analysts for a decade at a time, such as 2004 - 2014 and 2006 - 2016 and there is some time overlap as well as differences in job projections that arise with the emergence of new industries and new occupations. Some jobs essentially go out of existence and new jobs are offered as technologies advance.

Overlapping decades provides a background for adjusting trends to other important factors that may include increasing or decreasing populations and other elements. The Recession 2008 - 2009 had some affects upon job listing trends, as did the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. Employment trends can change rapidly and it is wise to read business and employment projection news.

An example of changes between two decades of projections can be seen in an article that adresses the Best Places to Move In Tennessee.

The State of Texas experienced a small increase in Unemployment rate overall in June, 2009, but several cities remained at around only 5-6% while the nation topped over 10% unemployment during the same time. See a market-by-market review at Texas Job Markets.


Job Demand in the News

  • Obama signs $18b US jobs billBigPond News2 days ago

    US President Barack Obama has signed an $18 billion jobs bill to boost employment.

  • Obama signs $18b US jobs billSky News Australia2 days ago

    US President Barack Obama has signed into law a package of tax breaks and spending designed to give the US a jobs boost by encouraging the private sector to start hiring again.

  • Obama signs US jobs bill, says more must be donePress Trust of India2 days ago

    Washington, Mar 18 (AP) President Barack Obama has signed into law a package of tax breaks and spending designed to give the US a jobs boost.

  • US economy may soon add jobs: ObamaThe Economic Times2 days ago

    US economy may soon add jobs: ObamaUS economy may soon add jobs: Obama

  • US stocks end mixed after price, jobs reportsThe Economic Times2 days ago

    US stocks end mixed after price, jobs reportsUS stocks end mixed after price, jobs reports

  • Here Now - Share your stories of jobs that weren’t workThe Wilmington Star-News13 hours ago

    By Si Cantwell Si. Cantwell@StarNewsOnline.com I was chatting via e-mail with Anne Russell when she said something about “idiot jobs.” It brought back memories for both of us. I’d like to hear from you about “idiot jobs” you might have held. An “idiot job” would be one that doesn’t require a lot of brainpower to perform.

  • US Congress approves $18 bn jobs stimulus packageThe Economic Times3 days ago

    US Congress approves $18 bn jobs stimulus packageUS Congress approves $18 bn jobs stimulus package

Comments, Additions, and Job News

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GoldCoastAnnie profile image

GoldCoastAnnie  says:
8 months ago

Very insightful. It pays to think ahead.

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
8 months ago

I think I accedentally lost a comment from medarj - Sorry!

Thanks for the comments -- Physical therapists will be a GREAT demand through 2100 actually, because of the aging populations living longer and having joint/muscle conditions. A nationalized healthcare plan may offer the option of voluntary euthansia at end of life, but I have not read the bill and can't say for sure.

Erick Smart  says:
7 months ago

I have to admit the beauty jobs on the list threw me off. I was expecting the medical and technical jobs but not the beauty.

Indigestion  says:
7 months ago

Wow thanks a lot! Very useful information there, and a very worked on hub indeed!

Indeed, I expected Computer Software Engineers to be higher than 4th on the projections, because of the importance computers will have on the near future, but anyways, 4th is still a good position for that...

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
7 months ago

Thanks for the comments!

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alwaysabridesmaid  says:
7 months ago

Hi, I got interesting data from your Hub.

Thank you!!

Gift Experts  says:
7 months ago

Very good information.

Thanks.

kyon  says:
7 months ago

good job,I can choose job in the nature because your hub.

kasauli  says:
7 months ago

This hub is an eye opener for the growing adults.

It confirms the importance of improved lifestyle, nutritious food and regular exercise. Physical exercises are a part of Natural healing. It can keep everybody fit. Top priority to Physical Therapist confirms increased physical ailments like Cervical, joint pains & back pain and other related ailments.

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askjanbrass  says:
7 months ago

Useful ideas on your Hub!!

Thanks.

Gift Experts  says:
7 months ago

I got useful information from your hub!!!

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
7 months ago

Thanks for all the comments about High Demand Jobs and looking for work! Health and Sales & Service jobs will likely be haigh demand for a long while - IT as well.

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monicapeterson001  says:
7 months ago

Well done, well researched and well informed. I like it!

Admin_ECE  says:
7 months ago

hopefully engineering is one of those

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
7 months ago

Thanks for the comments and links!

Engineers are definitely high-demand in many markets, especially with infrastructure improvements and the move toward sustainability.

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Neil Ashworth  says:
7 months ago

Very informative, well written.

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jayb23  says:
7 months ago

Great hub, and some useful information provided. Thanks for sharing

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foxility  says:
7 months ago

Healthcare is huge right now. I just interviewed for several different companies that are in the healthcare business and they always say how much they are growing. It's great. Very good info here.

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samanthagardner  says:
7 months ago

Wonderful information. Will be sure to share with my brother.

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jbullet  says:
7 months ago

Very interesting hub.

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Steve R McDowell  says:
7 months ago

I'm so glad I managed to get a job for now, and I only hope that I can either keep this job or find a better one next year. As such, I think this is a very useful hub. Thanks!

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Robahall  says:
7 months ago

Hey - Great hub, very informative, a good read :-)

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Artemus Gordon  says:
7 months ago

My daughter started college this month and it is good to see that her career path is on here.

MikeNV profile image

MikeNV  says:
7 months ago

Almost 7 million jobs have been lost since the recession started in 2007.

+Americans' purchasing power has been battered by the 6.7 million jobs that have vanished since the recession began in December 2007." - Associated Press August 28, 2009

Greenliving  says:
7 months ago

Great Job! I enjoyed this hub. Very informative, very relavent to our economic state!

calling vietnam  says:
7 months ago

Thanks for this hub!

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ciidoctor  says:
7 months ago

thank you so much

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working joe  says:
7 months ago

Interesting! But seriously...Avon?

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Andromeda10  says:
7 months ago

Cool hub. I don't know if we got the bid for the 2016 Olymics in Chicago but I hope we got/get it. Illinois is in such a terrible way because our former governer was a theif and overspender. 60 million dollars, or something, to put his nameplates over the toll roads. Anyway, I hope to see a great deal of jobs to greet the influx of tourists. Yey! Maybe Illinois can get out of this debt hole with the tax money too! With more people working, more taxes are being paid rather than food stamps given out. Awesome.

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stephanie mclain  says:
7 months ago

Very informative Patty! Thanks for such a well thought out hub. I've been thinking of going back to college, now I have more of an idea on which way to go. Thanks!

vade  says:
7 months ago

Hey I don't see "Internet Blogger" on that list.

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bspider  says:
7 months ago

It's interesting that a lot of the high demand jobs of the future are those that require an actual physical presence. Like I was told, if your work can be packaged up and be transmitted over a wire...be afraid...be very afraid.... Very informative and useful hub, thanks.

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cmarshall  says:
7 months ago

Nice hub. Very well written, cheers. =)

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charm_baker  says:
7 months ago

Well done. This type of information serves to ward off the utter despair that sometimes comes from job hunting, unsuccessfully. One thing is for sure, after reading this type of content, you know which direction to head in if you're thinking about additional career training. Thanks again.

shakhawat hossain  says:
7 months ago

very nice article try to best

Nisha shan  says:
7 months ago

Good hub. It is very informative and good to read as well.

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USAPoolToy  says:
7 months ago

Great Hub!!

Thanks..

Tony cheft  says:
7 months ago

This article is quite good quality, good acquaintances with you patty..

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easegiri  says:
7 months ago

I think these holds good to India as well and all the other countries too.

Michelle Long  says:
7 months ago

Hi Patty, thanks for your info for such a great analysis....i think health care might be the hottest industry for this new century and it seems to be growing in the next 5 or 10 years time..

bobby brown  says:
6 months ago

good for me, I'm going to school for psychology. The average person unfortunately will not understand the rest of this text unless they also have a degree in psychology. To do the love of some of them is not the love of all of them. Fraud or skinner(b the be for them) if that is for them. Humanistic vs behaviorist (s of d) very informative! sight!

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halleyhoops  says:
6 months ago

in seven years i can finally get a real job.

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Tamika Davis  says:
6 months ago

Excellent Hub. This info is very insightful and useful for anyone (high school & beyond).

daniel  says:
6 months ago

Nearly 2.8 Million Jobs Available

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Manee  says:
6 months ago

Great Job, Gentleman!

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articleposter  says:
6 months ago

Good post. A lot of info there

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earner  says:
6 months ago

I saw

6. AVON Independent Sales Representatives

And I thought, "hey, I didn't expect to see that there", but then it's obvious. These aren't jobs, they are opportunities for people to start their own business and so recruitment to these will have escalated over the last 18 months. They're advertising anywhere and everywhere they can because more people are prepared to give it a go, so it makes sense that any company like this is advertising more in a downturn.

It's not a "job" job, so shouldn't really show up imho.

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
6 months ago

It's listed under jobs in online job engines and offers more openings than some paycheck jobs, so it's included. In fact,more and more employment may become freelance and independent contractor, so the very nature of "job" is changing and must be accepted.

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Jessica Horn  says:
6 months ago

The Tax professionals/tax preparers one interested me, but now that I think about it, I can see how that would be a very necessary part of the economy.

1) All of the lost jobs & income & the government is going to have no choice but to start auditing more because of their lost revenues via less taxes.

2) Because of #1 - people should make a point of being VERY careful about their taxes & make sure they do them the right way.

slamoutte  says:
6 months ago

You went above and beyond with this list. Great stuff you have here....

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bryguy1  says:
6 months ago

Great post Patty! This is a very good outlook on what might be a good choice in careers or for study purposes.

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smashtech  says:
6 months ago

Its quite interesting to see Software Application Engineers are still in the top notch positions...

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sudhan45  says:
6 months ago

Nice info.Nice to see you here.

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magdielqr  says:
6 months ago

Great hub. Thank you for this informative Hub.

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itcoll  says:
5 months ago

excellent insights.great work.thanks.

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hudsonj1994  says:
5 months ago

Great hub, I just recently heard that most surgeons are getting paycuts, docters arn't what they used to be.

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Filipino girls  says:
5 months ago

great hubs patty its very helpful

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Don Simkovich  says:
5 months ago

I'm surprised nothing was listed in terms of computer network administrators . . . maybe I missed it. Nice comprehensive list.

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
5 months ago

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts appear on the list at #1. Administrators may yet be within the top 25; I suspect that they are.

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E. R. Root  says:
5 months ago

I was surprised to see Assistant Managers listed in the top 15. With the retail markets seeing little growth compared to projected revenue sales and last year figures.

ranvijay  says:
5 months ago

Patty a great resources from your side for the jobs seekers in this particular country. Nice hub.

TEFL Courses  says:
5 months ago

These reports are great I need to plan for my future and some sort of direction is good. Thanks for the info.

bestcellphones  says:
5 months ago

nothing there for aviation , hope I'm not getting into the wrong field. Almost 100k for my schoool, better be able to get a job afterward.

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alexchia01  says:
5 months ago

It seems funny that there are so many jobs advertising on the web, yet our unemployment rate is so high. It almost seems like the employers are taking their own sweet time to find the best people they can find. Thanks.

raj  says:
5 months ago

Its a very useful site

Free God Of War  says:
5 months ago

It's always good to know what the trends will be in order to prepare future personal decisions. The information you have given us is valuable! Thanks.

BookFlame  says:
5 months ago

All of this is very interesting, for sure. I'm passing it along to my confused nieces abd nephews!

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khmohsin  says:
5 months ago

great job , good sharing about jobs.

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Robert Clinton  says:
5 months ago

Nice list, That can be give a direction to youngster so they can see the demand here and can follow that path,To get a good high paying job early. Good Hub :)

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Dirah0509  says:
5 months ago

Nice to know HHA's are on the list, I am one and also a CNA (certified nurse assistant).

Nan  says:
5 months ago

Your article was a very good marketing analysis of job prospecting. The key is going to be college degree, or advance training with some kind of certification. Teaching will always be a good field to go into. Medical profession is growing because people will always be ill with some kind of disease.

collegecareerlife  says:
4 months ago

Excellent article! It's good to finally see lists that include all education levels.

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Unique Kids Stuff  says:
4 months ago

That's interesting, I wanted to be a physical therapist for a long time before I switched up my major freshman year.

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sunesra  says:
4 months ago

gud info ...

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
4 months ago

Updated November 12, '09. Thanks!

Best CD Rates  says:
4 months ago

I wasn't aware of these facts. Thanks for this informative article. I think this article is going to help million of people.

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TheLadders  says:
4 months ago

Patty, your articles on the job market are extremely comprehensive and valuable for folks in the job market. Thanks for continuing to update this hubpage with recent articles. I imagine your projections about the job market through 2016 could be especially valuable for students who are currently choosing their major.

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Artin2010  says:
4 months ago

Hey Patty, Thanks for the informative hubpage. I would like working for you I think. Are you hiring?

I am very talented and very diverse. Do you offer a relocation package and hiring bonus?

I can start today! Very nice informational hub! Enjoyed looking it over.

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Bmystic57  says:
4 months ago

where is all the construction work?

If it wasn't for construction workers and truck drivers

no one would have a place to work at!

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
4 months ago

San Francisco County, for one place! Check out my 2 Hubs on Treasure Island in San Francisco for the info.

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ciidoctor  says:
4 months ago

you are really a business expert

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jayorban  says:
3 months ago

Great hub I would add affiliate marketing to that list for people like myself who want to work for themselves.

john  says:
3 months ago

kool

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nadine_stowne  says:
3 months ago

Interesting information. I look forward to seeing how this projection plays out in the future.

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fdoleac  says:
3 months ago

Real estate is a great career with incredible opportunities. The average Realtor is 53 years old and does not connect with the average home buyer who is 31. It is a wide open markert in the new real estate economy.

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lewgard  says:
3 months ago

Very informative. There are some things we just cannot live without, hence the job market in the medical and public services areas.

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highprofile  says:
3 months ago

Great hub with alot of good information on it. People have top look at future proofing themselves and some of the industries and services we have now will not be needed in the future I am sure. The good thing is there will be new things coming into the job markets all the time you just have to look to see the trends change.

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OpinionDuck  says:
2 months ago

As the workforce is laid off, there has to be a point when the flow slows down, but it doesn't mean that things are getting better, does it?

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
2 months ago

Right, not overall. However, some cities are recovering and others were bothered very little by recession.

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lakeerieartists  says:
2 months ago

You don't mention Cleveland, but we are seeing hiring here in the nursing and physical therapy field too with so many medical facilities here. Medical seems to be the one general field that is growing here right now. Really thorough info. :)

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
2 months ago

Thanks, I'll look into that this weekend and update my Cleveland Jobs Hub. Great to hear from you.

moviedownloads  says:
2 months ago

The medical field is experiencing a bubble right now. 8 out of the top 10 jobs are medical. This is bound to crash. Govt healthcare reform will probably be the cause. It seems however, that sales jobs will always be needed. In the end, a company/person has to sell something to generate revenue.

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2besure  says:
3 weeks ago

Thanks for the information. I feel people should not be afraid to make a career shift if they are not happy or if their present job does not meet financial needs. It may take going back to school, but it may be well worth it.

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mktanny  says:
6 days ago

Their are always lottsa oppurtuneties you just need to look around .and most of all having faith n determination what you are doing.

Dexter  says:
3 days ago

Great article, I wonder when we will see the 'work at home' revolution, I live in Australia, we have been relatively shielded with unemployment at 5%. However studies are showing that peoples perceptions have changed, after tightening our belkts and even having reduced working hours many people are prefering to sacrifice career over lifestyle. Dexter http://careersassistant.com

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