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Healthcare Job Market Continues
to Improve in 2006.
Good news for employers is
leading to even better news for job seekers. Employers nationwide have added to
their job force for the third month in row. Several industries have reported an
increase in hiring including: construction, retail, financial services,
education and healthcare.
Healthcare Continues to
Flourish.
Of these growth areas, the healthcare industry is projected as one of the top
sectors to produce new hires during 2006. According to Bureau of Labor
Statistics, a third of all jobs created in the U.S. will be in healthcare,
social assistance and private educational services.
The healthcare industry
continues to grow and is in constant need for skilled employees. The top
healthcare fields projected to grow the fastest by 2014 are:
Home Health
Medical Assisting
Physical Therapy
Dental
Diagnostics
Occupational Therapy
Medical Science
The healthcare industry has a wide range of opportunities that go beyond
medicine. Opportunities are available in medical sales, maintenance, medical
billing, accounting, dietary and food service. Healthcare employers often post
job openings on their website. Utilize these sites to research job requirements
including degrees, certifications and work experience
With so much growth potential, now is the time to meet with top healthcare
employers right here in Northeast Ohio. AkronWorks.com is sponsoring the
Northeast Ohio Healthcare and Wellness Career Fair, Thursday, May 11 from 2:00
PM to 6:30 PM at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls. This is an excellent
opportunity to explore all the options for a career in healthcare.
There are several benefits of attending this healthcare only career fair.
Make Career Connections - Career Fairs offer a unique opportunity to
meet face-to-face with employers. This one-on-one interaction allows you to
connect with people involved with the hiring process and will provide a contact
for follow up.
Apply on the spot – Many employer use career fairs to begin their
application process. Employers will often have applications on hand to include
with your resume. You can later follow up with employers to check on the status
of your application
Gain Interview Experience – Career fairs offer employers the
opportunity to meet face-to-face with hundreds of job seekers. Using your
application/resume, employers can utilize this time to gather detailed
information regarding your experience. This is a great opportunity for you to
become more comfortable interacting with employers and talking about your
experience in a confident and professional manner.
Information Gathering - Career Fairs provide job seekers information
regarding attendees and the positions they have available. Armed with this
knowledge, you can gather specific information regarding job requirements, daily
operations and employee development. This will show employers that you’ve done
your homework prior to the event as well as give you the knowledge to determine
if you are a good fit for that particular job or company.
Career Fairs offer the tools for you gather information about the job market,
build career connections and gain interview experience. This knowledge will help
you stand out in the crowd and will give you the experience to be successful in
your job search.
The Northeast Ohio Healthcare and Wellness Career Fair is a great opportunity
for healthcare professionals to meet with over 40 healthcare employers. This
opportunity can help you connect with healthcare employers and allow you to take
advantage of the growing hiring trend.
Article Provided By AkronWorks.com
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