Career Center: Top career trends in 2006
By Marty Nemko
Posted 1/19/06
Where will the jobs be? How will China's growth affect the U.S. job market? And could any major surprises change the employment outlook? U.S. News Contributing Editor Marty Nemko has polished his crystal ball and dug beneath the headlines to identify the major factors that will influence the job market and workplace in 2006. Here are his top 10 predictions with advice on how to safeguard and enhance your career.
- More jobs will be temporary.
- Online search will mushroom.
- A breakthrough in genetic testing will occur.
- More virtual meetings.
- Aggressive offshoring will continue.
- Telecommuting will rise.
- China's economy will grow faster than expected.
- E-commerce will rule.
- The print media will struggle.
- Nuclear will boom.