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There's no question that job seekers today are very frustrated at the availability of "good jobs" that fit their experience and skills. While we weathered the financial storm, today we have new challenges reminiscent of the American economic movement from an agricultural society to industrialism - a labor market shift.

With the unemployment rate pegged at 9.6%, which industries will emerge winners and produce more job opportunities as the labor market shifts in Obama's economy? There's never been a better time to retool your career, sharpen your skill set, and break into a high growth industry.

Education Industry
Whether elementary or college level, the educational services industry continues to be an important and growing component of our economy. The for-profit industry has grown tremendously over the last decade employing not only professors, but admissions, financial, and management professionals. Careers are shaped through education and more people are retraining for tomorrow's careers.

Internet / Digital Media Industry
We have arrived in the digital age. Each day new products and services debut, while the internet and technologies mature. We all have seen the declining advertising revenues by newspapers, publications, and magazines. More and more, society relies on the Internet as their primary source for information. Advertisers flock to where they can target consumers more effectively, which expands the industry and demand. You don't have to be a "techie" to enjoy a career in digital media; careers are typically available in positions like: sales, copywriting, and marketing.

Healthcare Industry
Despite the changes proposed by Congress, the healthcare industry will continue to expand meeting the needs of our aging population. Nurses, pharmacists, and doctors remain some of the most desirable positions. However, like the education industry, the healthcare industry employs service, medical billing, and operational professionals. Couple the aging population with the $21 billion appropriated for healthcare information systems and technology under Obama's stimulus, and you have the recipe for healthy job growth, especially in IT services and training.

Ensuring you have the right training and education is very important to excel in your career for the long run. However, equally important is ensuring you're in the right industry positioned for demand and growth. After all, when industries, technologies, and societies shift, labor markets follow.

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