Job Search Market Update: Companies that will be assisting BP and the oil cleanup will offer job opportunities that would not have been available if the disaster had not happened. If the additional deep drilling is allowed, the growth for people with these industry support related skills may be needed to offer backup and additional labor needed for the industry.
Preliminary census data shows that "Many baby boomers and young adults are still in a holding pattern," said Mark Mather Associate Vice President, Population Reference Bureau (non-profit organization). "They are staying close to big cities where most jobs are located, waiting for the economy and housing market to bounce back before they make their next move."
Top 10 cities with the largest population growth between July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009 are:
1) Frisco City, CA
2) Cary, NC
3) McKinney, TX
4) New Orleans, LA
5) Alexandria, VA
6) Clarksville, TN
7) Arlington, VA
8) Round Rock, TX
9) Murfreesboro, TN
10) Lewisville, TX
Source: Washington Examiner: Haley Peterson
Job Search Tips: Analyze the 10 cities listed above and see if there are any potential job openings for you. Finding a job in these cities should be easier than a city that is not as healthy economically.
Look into job openings for biologists, chemists, project managers, engineers, technicians, laborers, environmental specialists and general clean up workers. Other companies may take a proactive approach and have job openings in these areas in addition to BP. Another company to research in this line of work would be Granite Environmental. They have manufacturing facilities across the US.
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Job Search Mental Health Tip: Trying smiling more. Research studies show that people feel happier when they smile. Use this technique to cheer yourself up, pretend you are happy and see how it has the potential to elevate your spirits. I even try to remember to smile while I am driving. When you start looking around it is amazing how many people are driving and walking around with a sour expression on their face.
Also when you smile it will make you appear younger. When you frown you are using more muscles which creates more wrinkles.
Have a great day. Smile and make someone happy!
Persistence is one of the main keys to a successful search.
Eleanor Anne Sweet
www.TheJobSearchExperts.com
The Experts in Job Search Solutions. tm
Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 5:47PM