Although the economy has been declining as of late, there is still hope for those seeking entry level jobs.
MonsterTRAK today released a list of the top five industries hiring for entry level jobs. The list is based on a review of job openings posted on the company’s Web site, according to an article by PR-Inside.
“Though business and finance postings continue to dominate the majority of entry-level openings, the rise in medical and educational opportunities suggest a shift in the type of jobs available to entry-level candidates,” the article notes. “More and more employers are realizing the value of providing entry-level training and development programs in an effort to promote and groom from within.”
The first industry is sales and business development, making up about one-fourth of all posts for entry level job openings. This industry includes jobs in account management, real estate, advertising and field sales.
Next is the accounting and finance industry, which has accounted for about 15 percent of entry level job postings, despite the current credit and mortgage crises. Jobs in this industry include accounting, financial analysis, consulting and administration positions.
Training and instruction employment opportunities have increased by 90 from last year, and include jobs in special education teachers, junior high school teachers, college administrators, counselors and adult education specialists.
Information technology and software development entry level job postings were also popular, with jobs available in web and software design, consulting, online security systems, computer maintenance and help desk support.
Medical and health entry level job opportunities increased by 200 percent from last year, with the most popular positions being for nurses, dental practitioners, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and general practice physicians.
“As the medical and educational sectors continue to add jobs, as well as expand online recruitment efforts, we expect their need for qualified applicants to outpace other white-collar industries that previously dominated year-over-year growth such as the slowing financial and business sectors,” Mark Charnock, vice president and general manager of MonsterTRAK said in the article.
“Because the majority of industries, regardless of the sector, will continue to face a shortage of talent generationally, many employers are looking to attract entry-level candidates by offering long-term growth potential and other perks,” Charnock continues. “This remains good news for students who are undecided about a degree path, as well as recent graduates and young professionals still looking for their first opportunity.”
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