Healthcare & Medical also gained the top spot of all online jobs posted across the Beyond.com Network in third quarter 2008 with 12.92 percent, surpassing Information Technology, the leading industry for the past six consecutive quarters. In fact, Information Technology experienced the largest decrease in jobs (1.09%) in the third quarter, but still ranked a close second in total jobs with 12.90 percent. Other top industries include: Sales (11.65%), Clerical (7.92%), and Accounting & Finance (7.07%).
Job growth in the healthcare industry may even be a side effect of the failing economy. Research has shown financial concerns during recessionary times often lead to increased stress, depression and mental illness that require treatment at a time when some people can’t afford health insurance or take preventative measures. These factors, in addition to the aging population, the ongoing nursing shortage and growth of outpatient services requires an increased number of healthcare professionals to keep up with the growing demands of the population.
"Although the healthcare industry has continued to thrive, the recession is beginning to take its toll on many industries across the country, causing a sharp decline in jobs and leaving many professionals to wonder when our economy will bounce back," says Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc. "According to a recent poll, with a newly elected president, job seekers expect change and are hopeful that the economy and job market will be revitalized to pull us out of the recession and keep the American economy strong."
