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Fastest-Growing Fields

The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services. Here’s a tour of some of the hottest fields:

1. Computer and Data Processing Services

From computer engineers to support specialists and systems analysts to database administrators, if it has to do with computers, it’s hot. Employment is expected to grow 117 percent by 2008, according to the Career Guide to Industries. Read the latest computer industry news and search for jobs at ComputerWorld. If you are looking for IT jobs, check out dice.com for permanent, contract and consulting opportunities. For additional computer career opportunities, explore our Computers/IT category or High Tech Jobs feature.

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Current Computer Engineer Employment Opportunities

• Computer Engineer
  Location: US-NM-Albuquerque
  Company: L-3 Global Security
  Last Updated: 06/25
  Details: ...Global Security and Engineering Solutions (L-3 Global...PRIMARY FUNCTION(S): Computer Engineer to guide development...


• Computer Field Service Engineer
  Location: US-VT-Montpelier
  Company: T.O.P.S.
  Last Updated: 06/18
  Details: ...in immediate need of a part-time computer field service engineer to maintain computer systems in hospitals in the Montpelier...


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2. Health Services

Health care is booming. Opportunities abound for medical and physicians assistants. The Career Guide to Industries explores the many jobs in the health care field, which employs about 11.3 million people. Learn more about current government health care initiatives at the Health Resources and Services Administration and the National Institutes of Health. For additional information, take a look at EmploymentSpot’s Health Care career information and article.

3. Residential Care for the Elderly

As the senior population increases, so does the demand for in-house caregivers. Nursing facilities, hospices, adult day cares, personal homes and assisted living facilities are all in need of extra staff. To learn more about senior services, see ElderCare.gov and FirstGov for Seniors.

4. Legal Assistants

Paralegals and legal assistants are in great demand as they perform many tasks formerly done by lawyers, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Visit the Law.com Career Center to read the latest legal news and search for jobs. Lawyers Weekly also posts employment ads for paralegals and legal secretaries. For more job opportunities, see our resources for Law Careers.

5. Temporary Personnel Services

Demand continues to grow for skilled and unskilled workers and specialists willing to work on a short-term basis. NetTemps is a database of thousands of temporary and contract jobs available nationwide. Search for clerical, health care and computer opportunities. For additional information, read our Temporary Work feature and the Career Guide to Industries.

6. Social Services

Careers in social services include social workers, home health aides and counselors. The Career Guide to Industries explains more about the field, including salaries and advancement opportunities. With a database of hundreds of jobs, SocialService.com can help you start a career that makes a difference. For more information, see EmploymentSpot’s resources for Social Services.

7. Museums, Botanical and Zoological gardens

The museums and zoos of America are experiencing a dramatic increase in visitors and are beefing up on reliable staff. There are more than 400 art museums, 300 history museums and 100 science and technology museums in the United States. The American Association of Museums trains individuals for careers in museums. Visit MuseumSpot to connect with museums nationwide.

8. Security and Commodity Brokers

The investment boom of the 1990s fueled the field of securities and commodities. Careers in this competitive field generally require a college degree, according to the Career Guide to Industries. Research companies and learn more about an investment career at Careers-in-Finance. Visit EmploymentSpot’s page on Financial Careers to learn more.