Posted Jobs Declines 11%, Healthcare and IT Continue to Rise
Posted on July 31, 2008
Filed Under Career Development, Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Job Search
As I posted last week, the number of jobs posted online declined in June. This week, Beyond.com is reporting second quarter posted jobs declined by 11%. It’s not all bad news however as Healthcare and IT posted jobs continue to rise.
The industries most affected continue to be Business, which was down 3.41%. Accounting and Finance dipped .91% and Engineering & Architecture slid .21%. On the flip side IT posted jobs grew by 1.13% and Healthcare related jobs grew by .52%. Healthcare continues to be the field to be in as posted jobs have increased by 2.15% over the last 12 months; the fastest growing of all industries. So where do things go from here? Here’s what Beyond.com’s CEO expects.
“While many industries are experiencing a decline, the healthcare industry has continued to grow to keep up with the rising demand for in-home services, nurses and other healthcare workers as a result of the aging population,” says Rich Milgram CEO of Beyond.com, Inc. “To recruit top talent in this tight labor market, many healthcare employers are offering generous salaries, signing bonuses, continuing education credits and flexible work schedules to attract and retain workers in this growing industry.”
As always I’ll keep you updated on the latest in the employment arena.
Until next time…
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