Watch this video as I address the unemployment rates. Atlanta is one of the toughest markets currently, but at a recent career event I met a recruiter with a very positive outlook. The unemployment rates are not good in this current economy, but it really depends on the industry you are looking at. Some industries are really in need of employees during times like this. Google the unemployment rates to figure out which industries are growing. You can also check out the U.S. Department of Labor at www.bls.gov.
First, I agree that we all need to keep a positive attitude towards our job prospects—even thought it may be hard to do—otherwise it will show up in your job interviews. Secondly, the job recruiter is so right, that there are some industries that need more employees and are growing—such as the medical field that you mentioned, IT, etc.
Thanks Hallie for providing us with the websites and the places to go to for industries that are growing. It is appreciated.
You are welcome! I hope these resources are helpful.