The Baltimore Business Journal reported that “Maryland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate worsened to 7.5 percent in January as employers cut about 2,500 jobs for the first month of 2010.” Even so, Labor Secretary Alexander M. Sanchez believes that the economy is beginning to rebound. “While it is not yet across the board, we are seeing some signs of improvement in Maryland’s employment market,” Sanchez said in a statement.
Some of the industries that are losing workers are the same ones that had been hiring. Local government and healthcare industries are beginning to eliminate employees. What does this mean for you the job seeker? It means you need to take another look at your targeted industries. If you are focusing on positions mainly in these industries, your Return-on-Investment (time spent) might be minimal. Some industries that have begun to hire and that you should reconsider are: construction (yes, it’s true), hospitality, retail, and leisure.
Remember, active job seekers are successful because they keep their options open!
