5 Jobs That May Be Your Best Shot at Finding Work

At a time when there's no easy job, there are some jobs that are definitely easier than others

By Liz Wolgemuth

Posted: April 23, 2009

Registered nurse: While the once seemingly recessionproof healthcare industry has witnessed a hiring slowdown in the first quarter this year, nursing is still one of the most promising occupations for employment. There were nearly 2.5 million nurses employed in 2007 and the Labor Department ranks nursing among the top five occupations with the most openings projected through 2016. It's also the top job opening on LinkUp. Not only are many nurses reaching retirement age, the aging of the baby boom generation promises to beef up business for the nation's healthcare providers. An associate's degree is sufficient for many nursing positions, although a bachelor's of nursing or master's in nursing will provide greater opportunity.

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7 Tips for Finding a Job after 50

Sure. Here is the link to "7 Tips for Finding a Job after 50"

http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/2009/01/22/7-tips-for-finding-a-job-after-50.html

ann of CA @ May 14, 2009 17:03:10 PM

Jobs After 50

Couldn't take the magazine from the doctor's office so I wrote down the websit.

Can't seem to find the article SEVEN TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB AFTER 50. Can you help me?

Linda Childers of TX @ May 04, 2009 09:15:20 AM

Your actual best shot at finding work

If you are looking for a job and are a new college graduate you may want to try http://www.EntryLevelCrossing.com. . It will help you with the search, due to the fact it shows you jobs from every job board and also every employer career page. I know that it can be hard to transfer a degree into a career and hopefully this comment can help.

Michael Long @ Apr 27, 2009 01:08:23 AM

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