According to a recent report from Plunkett Research, Ltd., barring any economic catastrophes due to continuing risks such as terrorist attacks, energy shortages and natural disasters, there should be a wide variety of excellent employment opportunities. The best news is that a select set of major companies will offer exceptional job opportunities during 2007. In addition, many firms will feel that the strong growth in the U.S. economy during 2004-2006 encourages them to continue steady hiring in the first half of 2007. The general outlook is that 2007's growth will slow somewhat from 2006's strong results. Negative factors include interest rates that rose steadily through much of 2006, high consumer debt loads, high energy costs and a slowing housing market. In this period of challenges and opportunities, some companies will enjoy booming business. For example, it's a terrific time to be in the business of oil field services. Many sectors such as solar energy, commercial real estate, commercial construction, e-commerce, trucking and consulting are booming. Other employers will hire only limited numbers of employees, while some will continue to downsize due to a variety of factors. For example, manufacturing and certain types of service jobs that can be offshored will continue to move to factories in lower-cost nations like China and India. Some firms, such as traditional airlines, will continue to wrestle with intense competition and high fuel costs. Americans who find themselves on the market for a job will need to understand the changes surging through the economy in order to determine which companies to pursue and which to avoid. In order to compete effectively in today's job market, one of the most important things you can do is arm yourself with knowledge. It is vital for the knowledgeable job seeker to use the best reference tools possible in order to seek out employers that offer a reasonable balance of financial stability coupled with opportunities for advancement and monetary incentives. Excellent job opportunities exist if you know where to look. Many of America's most successful firms currently need multitudes of new employees.

Fortunately, Plunkett Research, Ltd. has just released its annual report on the American job market. To find out more check out The Almanac of American Employers 2007 or go to www.plunkettresearch.com and sign up for a subscription to Plunkett's completely up-to-date online database!

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