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Today's 20 Fastest Growing OccupationsThe economy is recovering but it is slow. If you're in need of a new job, it's too slow. You can't wait several years until things are back to their pre-recession levels. Fortunately, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified 20 jobs that are growing at a rapid rate between now and 2018. These occupations are in high demand now and will continue on this trajectory for the next decade.Which 30 Jobs Will Add the Most Workers in the Next Decade?Total employment is expected to increase by 15.3 million jobs during the 2008-18 decade, according to the most recent employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job openings from replacement needs (when workers retire or otherwise leave their jobs) are projected to be more than double the number of openings due to economic growth.
Interested in getting in on the new job action? Here are the 30 jobs that will add the most workers in 2008-2018, according to the BLS.6 Strong Jobs Despite the DownturnIn today's economy, it may seem like every industry is shedding jobs. But there are bright spots in the current recession. In fact, some areas, like accounting and information technology (IT), actually become more important to firms when the economy slows.The Top 10 Positions in 2010Here are 10 positions, segmented by industry, with the best prospects for 2010. 7 Emerging Jobs In today's uncertain job market, even the jobs once marked as "recession-proof" are not as safe as we thought. So where should you focus your job search?
Several trends -- existing and emerging -- continue to drive job growth and creation throughout the United States. Developments in technology, health care, environmentalism and globalization, as well as current trends in the economy are clearing the path for several cutting-edge careers to surface.
If you're in the market for a new job, here are seven emerging careers that are making a mark and poised for growth in the coming years. Saying No to Your Boss The reality is, we can't say to yes to everything, so it's essential to position yourself in the best way possible if and when you have to say no at work. The trick, experts say, is not really what you say, but how you say it.7 Stable JobsThe idea of a stable job in this economy might sound impossible to you, but it's not. Looking at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment trends, certain industries are showing job growth or remaining flat, even during these tough times. Top 10 Cities for New Grads As Class of 2009 feels pinch, job searches expand10 Recession-Proof JobsWhile there doesn't seem to be much certainty about the economy, there is one fact that remains true no matter what: Certain industries are recession-resistant.What Your Favorite Sport Says About Your CareerWith March Madness chaos in full swing, it's hard not to think about sports in general, let alone the sporadic daydreams about where life would be if we could have made it in the pros. But just because you didn't make it in the professional athlete arena doesn't mean you're destined to life in corporate America. In fact, there are plenty of sports careers not involving physical participation that might be better suited to your interests.Hot Jobs in a Cooling EconomyAs the economy struggles with the impact of mortgage defaults, staff cuts in financial services companies, and the possibility of a recession, are there still areas of job growth, employment and opportunity?Seven Famous Career SwitchersSo great is the number of celebrities who try to make the transition between movies and music or modeling and acting that the trend has become somewhat of a Hollywood cliche...Is Your Dream Job Really Out There?Having a dream job doesn't necessarily mean not working hard. But it may not be as elusive as you think.
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