With all the gloom around the current state of the economy and endless reports of unemployment rising month after month, it’s hard to stay optimistic. For those of you who are making career decisions or even transitions, we would like to provide career information on a positive note or what we like to call it Market Metrix. An industry which easily provides hope and is holding strong throughout these tough economic times is Healthcare & Medical. Projections suggest that this industry will provide a wealth of job opportunities in the future as the baby boomer generation will need exceeding amounts of care. To further prove that this industry is thriving, Beyond.com has aggregated a wealth of healthcare and medical data from both job seekers and employers.
So where are Healthcare & Medical careers?
Statistics from Beyond.com 2008 Industry Trends Reports consistently reveal that Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, and New York are hot bed states for healthcare and medical jobs. These five states account for more then 50% of all the healthcare and medical job postings quarter after quarter in 2008. Not surprising to most as these states combined represent 35% of the total U.S. population based on 2007 data.
At a more granular level, Beyond.com reports show San Antonio, Houston, Atlanta, Austin, and Phoenix experienced the highest job posting totals over the past year. Thanks to the strong growth of niche job boards like DallasJobsite.com, HoustonJobsite.com, AtlantaCareerPath.com, PhoenixJobs.com, and ManhattanJobs.com, job seekers and employers are finding it easier to connect with one another on a targeted and local platform.
Who are the candidates in the Healthcare & Medical Industry?
With high demand for career professionals coupled with a stable industry, candidates of all kinds will find a wide variety of rewarding job opportunities. The 5 most popular candidate titles currently reported in this industry are:
- Admissions Registration Clerk
- Medical Assistant
- Billing/Coding Specialist
- Nursing Aides
- Medical Office Manager
(These titles represent data found in resumes of Beyond.com network job candidates)
Knowing what titles are most represented allows us to understand where the highest competition exists amongst candidates and also what opportunities are in less demand in the healthcare and medical industry.
What type of commitment is needed to succeed in the healthcare and medical industry?
More then 52% of the Beyond.com network healthcare and medical candidates have a two year college degree or higher. Additionally, 51% of industry candidates have less then 5 years experience. It is evidence that this industry is seeing a generational swing to a younger workforce. Nonetheless, there is a bright future for candidates looking to break into the industry or change positions.
It is easy to get caught up in all of the negativity around unemployment projections, but statistics show there are numerous industries and geographic locations that can endure recessionary times. It is our job to inform you of them! Check back soon for more Market Metrix posts providing an in depth look at market conditions of various industries and geographic locations across the country.
