Top Jobs for 2009

Call me an optimist, but I’ve been reading quite a bit lately about the economy. It appears that things are starting to pick up and that the job market is finally starting to turn around. This is great news for all of us, but especially those of you who are searching for a new job this year! Here is a brief list of industries that are expected to supply a great deal of jobs for 2009 and beyond.

2009 Jobs in Computers and Engineering

Projected to increase by 20% over the next decade, you can’t go wrong by getting skills in the computer and engineering fields. Remember, as these businesses grow they’ll need to hire administrative, accounting and sales professionals to support the techies. IBM is currently hiring, and plans to create at least 1300 jobs by 2010.

2009 Jobs in Government

Always a steady field of work. Keep abreast of new local government job postings as you often need to apply quickly due to short application windows. Make sure you follow the job application guidelines so you are considered.

2009 Green Jobs in Renewable Energy & Environmental

Many initiatives are underway to save our great earth. Think green – solar power, electric vehicles, recycling – everything sustainable. Firms in this industry are poised for significant growth. Some of the top green companies to check out include Ausra, SolFocus, Southwest Wind Power, First Solar and Cool Earth Solar.

2009 Jobs in Healthcare

The healthcare field is constantly in need of great people. It also resides close to the top of every list for jobs over the next decade. Similar to the tech industry, you don’t necessarily have to be a health care professional to land a job in the healthcare industry as these employers hire a variety of workers. Some healtcare companies that are hiring in 2009 include Gentiva Health Services, Sutter Health, Tenet Healtcare Corp., Kaiser Permanente and United Health Group.

2009 Jobs in Construction

Construction is one of the first sectors to experience a flurry of hiring following a recession. Many of the government’s stimulus package inclusions are aimed at the construction industry as well. The Associated General Contractors of America estimates the package will fund 650,000 new construction jobs, and an additional 300,000 jobs in materials and equipment supply. Check out the AGS stimulus website to find out where the job opportunities are.

Keep your head up and keep searching. The jobs are out there! You’ve gotta dig! Make sure to incorporate online job search sites into your job hunting strategy and set up email alerts to stay abreast of new job postings in your career field.