Healthcare & Medical jobs on the move, but which way?

Good news for those seeking a job in the Healtcare & Medical Industry: According to Beyond.com's Q1 2008 Industry Outlook Report, online job postings in this industry experienced the largest percentage gain over the previous quarter, with a 1.86% increase across the Beyond.com Network.

In addition, The Department of Labor projects nurses and medical assistants as the fastest-growing career groups through 2014. With an average life expectancy on the rise, jobs in the healthcare/medical industry are expected to remain strong, regardless of recessionary concerns and overall U.S. economic conditions.

Although Healthcare is one of fastest-growing industries for jobs, we are seeing a slightly different trend for the number of candidates looking for jobs in the Healthcare industry. In Q1 2008, Healthcare & Medical had one of the largest percentage decreases in resumes posted over the previous quarter and year. Postings decreased -1.66% over the quarter and -5.24% over the year. The decrease in resume postings for healthcare and medical continues to reflect the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals to meet increasing demands across public and private sectors.