Five Industries That are Hiring Right Now, So Re-think Your Job Search

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1. Medical Field This industry is vital to Americans' well-being and security. The sick will always need healing and with the aging of the baby boomer generation, the demand for more medical services will increase. There will be more elderly people to take care of. According to America's Career InfoNet the job market for elderly care will increase 74% by 2018.
   In the face of lower take-home income from the recession and perhaps concurrent loss of benefits including healthcare, less Americans are retail shopping. Instead they are spending more money on essential needs. A study by the Charlotte, North Carolina based research firm, Sageworks, that analyzes weekly financial data such as sales, balance sheets and income statements for privately held companies across 1,600 industries found that in the past twelve months according to CNN Money the average dentists' office logged sales growth of 6.9%. More people are spending money on essential health needs than on luxury goods.
   There are opportunities to return to school and prepare for this projected growth in this industry by getting training or certification in a medical field of your interest. You could become a doctor or nurse as well. But there are many other options available in the health field if you think creatively including administrative, financial, custodial, and clerical positions that need staff employment as well.
2. Education A record number of people are returning to school since desirable jobs are now harder to find. Student applications have overloaded admission offices at colleges, trade schools and graduate schools. This makes admission more competitive but also the demand for more professors higher. According to Marie Claire, teachers of higher education have become a sought after commodity, and with this sudden increase in student bodies, more people are needed to teach these demanded classes. In addition, revenue at trade and technical schools has grown by 9.1% in the past year according to the same Sagework's study. This was a substantial increase as compared to the growth just a few years ago.
   Not only teachers are needed for hire in the education industry, but other educational services are also in demand. According to a governmental study, educational consulting, guidance counseling, and testing organizations are projected to grow in job opportunity by almost 80% over the next decade.
3. Green Industry As the race for renewable energy and a greener planet appeals to more Americans each day, jobs in this sector are becoming hot. Engineers, which require a bachelor's or master's degree, are in an increasingly high demand as companies look for newer and more efficient ways to design products. This is a growing field that as of yet has no limit. If you enjoy innovation or inventing then this may appeal to you.
   Green industry is growing at such a fast rate that it has become an umbrella term that includes things from energy, packaging, food production, and tourism. Now almost everything can have a “green” component. As big companies decide to go green or go under, more and more opportunities will become available.
   In recognition of it's environmental benefits and potential contribution to the energy crisis, the government has committed to opening up 5 million green jobs over the next ten years. Learn more about this economic and environmental initiative.
4. Government The United States Government is the largest employer in the U.S. It hires about 2% of the nation's workforce and offers benefits. In upcoming years this workforce will be expanding significantly, according to Federal Jobs Net, because health care reform, in-sourcing and other regulatory programs are being enacted.
   If you are unemployed, it may be a good time to take the civil service test. You will get on a list and when a job opens up, you will be ready.
   Some of the best paying government jobs are in accounting, research and administration says Marie Claire.
5. Debt Collection and Consignment As more people feel the painful results of the recession and crawl deeper into debts, you may be able to turn this around to your favor. This may seem conniving to some, but debt collection agencies are hiring, according to The Fun Times. As your countrymen and women struggle to pay bills, there may be more work for you. If you are good at negotiating with people and wouldn't feel guilty, debt collection may be a possibility.
   Consignment stores are also becoming increasingly popular. As Americans go shopping for less new goods, some find that there money goes further at a second hand shop. Many consignment shops are privately-owned and are often run day-to-day by the owners themselves. Show up with your resume, and if you get there before someone else, you might have a job.
   Barter networks are also growing in popularity. These networks organize trades of services and goods between clients. These communities need brokers who can manage the exchanges between clients and insure that each gets what was offered. Here is an example: The Barter Network.
   Now if you like to live dangerously or want liven up your life and take a few more risks, consider becoming a repo man or woman. You may encounter many close calls that will make for exciting stories. But is there much of a future in this profession? Read about the life and adventures of one repo man and decide for yourself.
   Whether or not you decided to change gears, and pursue on of the fields listed here, it is still good to keep in mind that despite a tough economy, there is still growth, and you do have options. Check out TSC's guide to Jobs to learn more.