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Need a Job Boost? Try the Healthcare Industry
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Need a Job Boost? Try the Healthcare Industry

As the nation’s economy begins to recover from its dramatic tailspin, industry prognosticators are forecasting sustained job growth within several choice sectors. Not surprisingly, the healthcare industry is at the forefront of this windfall. With the increasing demands of an aging population, the rise in chronic health conditions and advances in medical technology, the industry is growing rapidly. With over 13.5 million currently employed and an additionally three million new jobs to be added annually, the President’s Council of Economic Advisers report that the healthcare industry will be the largest source of employment through 2016. To add to the good news, salaries and job security are expected to rise with demand.

Developing a Social Media Hiring Strategy
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Developing a Social Media Hiring Strategy

Leveraging social media as an effective hiring tool may be an attractive choice for companies, but achieving that return on investment isn’t always easy.

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In the Fast Lane

Despite the rocky economy, quick-service restaurants are holding their own. In the U.S., sales for the top 500 quick-service chains rose to $230.2 billion last year, up $7.6 billion from 2007 according to Technomic Inc., a research and consulting firm that tracks the food service industry. Though sales growth actually slipped to 3.4% from 5.0% the previous year, it’s clear that people enjoy eating at places like Burger King. Among those riding the trend is Valerie Daniels-Carter, founder, president, and CEO of Milwaukee-based V and J Holding Cos. (No. 52 on the be industrial/service companies list with $90 million in revenues). The “V” stands for Valerie and the “J” stands for John, her brother and financial partner in the company.

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