Who Is Still Hiring?

This is one of the toughest economies that we’ve ever seen. Millions of people have lost their job in the past year and people are still losing their jobs everyday! These may seem like overwhelming facts, but the good news is there are some industries that are hiring.

Healthcare Industry

With an aging population and a push to digitize medical records, the healthcare industry is still creating new jobs. These jobs include but are not limited to:

Nurses. Currently there is a nursing shortage in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that as many as 1.7 million new nurses will be needed by the end of 2010. Most of these openings will be for Registered Nurses (RNs). Learn how to become a RN.
Digitizing Medical Records. There is currently a push to record all of our paper medical records digitally and keep track of all information through computers. The basic training for medical records specialists is available at many community colleges.
Hospital Jobs. Many hospitals are understaffed in virtually every position from maintenance to nursing. Look for job opportunities at your local hospitals.
Medical Equipment. Certain fields like orthopedics are in need of laborers to produce equipment and medical supplies.


Law Enforcement

Fighting crime is still a priority even now. There are many jobs available in different law enforcement agencies including:

FBI. The FBI is interested in hiring several thousand new employees including special agents. They do conduct thorough background and credit checks and most positions require a four-year degree.
Border Patrol/Customs. The Department of Homeland Security is hiring a lot of new employees, especially for their border patrol and customs departments. These jobs require at least a high-school diploma and a strict background check.
Corrections Officers. Depending on where you live, your state may be looking to hire corrections officers to work in the prison system. These jobs require a high-school diploma and you must pass a strict background check.
Local Law Enforcement. Many local police departments are in the midst of hiring pushes as well.


Green Construction

Federal and state governments are gearing up to spend a lot of money on green construction. Because the stimulus bill passed, a lot of green construction could start by the end of this year. Everyone from consultants and planners to designers and laborers will be needed. Keep track of the Green industry at Green for All.
Education

Many local school districts are struggling in this economy, but some private institutions and specialized fields are in need of teachers.

Special Education. The demand for special education teachers is increasing. The type of training you will need varies from state-to-state.
University Staff. Many universities are looking to fill positions ranging from professor and research assistant to Information Technology (IT). Search your local universities website for more details on their open positions.
Tutors. Parents are increasingly willing to pay good money for people to help their children succeed in school.


Government Jobs

Even in hard economic times, governments of all sizes still need employees. In fact, many government programs are now growing due to an increased demand for assistance from the public.

Unemployment and Various Assistance Services. Some states are in need of workers to help staff their labor and unemployment operations. In fact, public assistance agencies of all types are hiring. Most of these jobs require a high school diploma..
Miscellaneous Positions. There are a lot of jobs available with the government. You should check your local government website regularly. You can also visit USAjobs.gov, which lists many openings in the federal government.

by:atlanta.thebeehive.org