I found an article online recently that got my attention. It was written by Tamar Snyder titled Training for Top Three In-Demand Jobs on American Online’s http://jobs.aol.com website. According to the article, Manpower Inc. conducted its annual talent shortage survey for 2007 and it revealed that sales reps, teachers and auto mechanics are the top three in-demand jobs for 2007. It also made mention of other jobs that made the top ten list which included truck drivers, technicians, accountants and machine operators.
Before reading this article my listing of the top in-demand jobs would have involved occupations in the medical profession like nurses. I’d even concede to mentioning math and science teachers (specifically) having a slight understanding of their demand since my husband is a math teacher. I always assumed there was an over-abundance of elementary (K-6) teachers due to the number of individuals I know that have issues obtaining employment. But, it goes to show that assumptions are simply that – a best guess at the truth.
I was very intrigued by the fact that careers in auto mechanics made the top three. Towards the end of the article it explained that the issue of the job shortage can be somewhat attributed to retiring baby boomers. Apparently these individuals are retiring and there are less and less people willing to replace them. This is a field that I never would have thought to be in-demand or in need of workers. Cars, trucks, SUV’s and the like are definitely here to stay and I don’t see the industry folding any time soon. Luckily, training to become an auto mechanic doesn’t have to be a struggle. So, if you have or ever had an interest in working within the automotive industry – now would be your chance! The market is overflowing with opportunities and the jobs are ripe for the picking!
Source: Snyder, Tamar. (2007). Training for Top Three In-Demand Jobs.
(http://jobs.aol.com/article/onlinecampus/_a/training-for-top-three-in-demand-jobs/20070430112409990001?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLsec0002)