What Are Your 2010 Predictions for the Job Market?

Forecasters of every ilk have been consulting their tea leaves, crystal balls, magic mirrors and what have you to predict what's in store for the 2010 job market. Here's some of what I've uncovered:

 

More Companies Hiring, But More Job Seekers Applying

 

According to this article from CNBC.com, the new year will bring a decrease in the unemployment rate. While that is good news, the bad news is that after such a tough 2009, the competition for those open positions will be fierce.

 

Be Ready to Jump in Feet First

 

The Keppie Careers blog says that job seekers need to be ready to collaborate and be a part of the team if they want to successfully land a job in 2010. "What are employers looking for? Someone who can come in and FIT in. Someone willing to roll up their proverbial sleeves and get the work done," reads the blog post.

 

Gray Skies Are Going to Clear Up

 

The Economist provides forecasting for 15 different global industries. You can see the in-depth information here, but here is a breakdown:

 

Partly Cloudy

·         Automotive

·         Consumer goods

·         Financial services

·         Media

·         Travel and tourism

 

Fair

·         Energy

·         Entertainment

·         Food and farming

·         Healthcare

·         Information technology

·         Property and construction

·         Raw materials

·         Telecommunications

 

Partly Sunny

·         Defense

 

Sunny

·         E-commerce

 

Here is Monster's roundup of hiring and salary forecasts for more than eight different industries. What are your predictions for the 2010 job market?

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