According to Plunkett Research, job seekers in 2009 will be facing the toughest hiring climate since 9/11 and the dotcom bust. This leading provider of industry statistics and trends anticipates that job seekers will need to do more research and prepare better to get good jobs in these times.
Does this mean it’s all doom and gloom? No.
What is does mean is that the best investment that job seekers can make is in time spent learning where the good opportunities exist. Plunkett assures that they are out there. For example:
- The healthcare sector continues to create large numbers of new jobs annually.
- Expansions in business from leading companies in biotechnology, renewable energy, accounting, and education is predicted.
- The high cost of gas aids in the growth of companies offering goods and services online.
- Companies whose products or service increase productivity and save money will thrive.
Use Plunkett and other business resources such as BNET to keep yourself informed on where the opportunities exist. Once you know where to aim, you can create a proactive campaign to pursue those opportunities.
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