January 30, 2007 2:42 PM

Top 50 in-demand occupations
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 2:42 PM

You want a new job? Or you just want a job, period? Well, this isn't a bad place to start your research.

It's the US Department of Labor listing of the Top 50 Most In-demand Occupations in the country. This is based on 10-year growth projections by the government's labor economists, so plenty of opportunity down the road in all of these.

Topping the list?

1. Registered Nurses - there's a big nursing shortage, in case you haven't heard
2. Physicians and Surgeons - more healthcare needs as the population ages
3. Sales reps - of all kinds

And there are 47 more after these.

The DOL Career Voyages site has more than just a list. It carries occupational descriptions, state by state outlooks, video profiles (for most) to give you a glimpse of the the work environment and demands, projected percentage growth and raw number of jobs to be added, educational requirements, and more.

So what are you waiting for? Find your new job - and maybe career - right here, right now. Gentlemen (and women), start your engines.