Federal projections for job openings through 2016. Registered Nurses lead the way.

The U.S. workforce is expected to become more diverse by 2018. Among racial groups, Whites are expected to make up a decreasing share of the labor force, while Blacks, Asians, and all other groups will increase their share (Chart 2). Among ethnic groups, persons of Hispanic origin are projected to increase their share of the labor force from 14.3 percent to 17.6 percent, reflecting 33.1 percent growth.

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July - August 2011. Largest Listings Out of 5,400,000 American Jobs Listed Across the Internet

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Assistant Managers
• Registered Nurses - Licensed RNs
• Crew Positions - Casual Dining and Fast Food
• Salespeople
• Shift Supervisors - Food and Other Industries
• Cashiers/Sales Clerks
• Customer Service Jobs
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Merchandisers
• Event Specialists
• General Managers
• Photo Lab Supervisors
• Project Managers - IT

Federal Projections for "Most Job Openings" Expected through 2016

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Retail Salespersons
• Customer Service Representatives
• All Food Preparation & Service
• Office Clerks
• Personal & Home Care Aides
• Home Health Aides (HHAs)
• Postsecondary Teachers
• Janitors and Cleaners, except Housekeepers
• Nursing Aides & Orderlies
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, And Auditing Clerks
• Waitstaff
• Child Care Workers
• Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants
• Computer Software Applications Engineers

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