Looking for an Entry-Level Job? Here are the Best Places to Start Your Search
Despite a sluggish national economy, U.S. employers are expected to be looking to fill entry-level positions this year, according to the Web-based job-search and recruitment company Monster.com. But you have to know where to look.
Based on a review of job openings posted on its site over the last year, Monster's student-oriented MonsterTRAK job-search Web site says business and finance postings continue to dominate the majority of entry-level openings, as they have in recent years. But that is starting to change.
MonsterTrak says, a rise in medical and educational opportunities suggests a shift in the type of jobs available to entry-level candidates. Based on current trends, MonsterTrak says it expects opportunities in the medical and educational sectors to outpace other white-collar industries job categories going forward.
Another trend identified by MonsterTrak: A growing number of employers are realizing the value of providing entry-level training and development programs in an effort to promote and groom employees from within.
According to MonsterTrak, the top job categories and occupations for entry-level workers are:
Sales and business development: Accounting for almost a quarter of all postings for entry-level workers, Sales and Business Development includes jobs in account management, real estate, advertising and field sales.
Accounting and finance: Despite a downturn in the mortgage and loan sectors, this category accounts for almost 15 percent of postings, with employers seeking entry-level candidates for accounting, financial analysis, consulting and administration positions.
Training and instruction: Education-related opportunities, including special education and junior high school teachers, college administrators, counselors and adult education specialists, increased more than 90 percent year-over-year.
Information technology and software development: The most popular jobs in this industry include web and software design, consulting, online security systems, computer maintenance and help desk support.
Medical and health: This category outpaced all others with growth of 200 percent year-over-year. Nurses, dental practitioners, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, and general practice physicians are the most highly sought.
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Despite a sluggish national economy, U.S. employers are expected to be looking to fill entry-level positions this year, according to the Web-based job-search and recruitment company Monster.com. But you have to know where to look.