The following information is from the New York State Department of Labor.

Long-term occupational employment projections represent an extensive and valuable data source for those interested in future employment patterns. It is important to note they measure only occupational demand. When exploring career options, employment projections are most useful when used with other types of data, such as supply of workers in a particular occupation, educational requirements, wages, etc. It is also important to note that these projections are intended to capture long-term occupational trends, and are not designed to reflect short-term business cycle fluctuations in the New York State economy.

Current regional projections cover the 2008-2018 period. The data is updated every two years.

New York City Fastest Growing Occupations

• Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 
• Skin Care Specialists
• Personal and Home Care Aides
• Home Health Aides
• Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
• Physical Therapist Aides
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Medical Equipment Repairers

Learn more about Fastest Growing Occupations.

New York City Occupations with Most Openings

• Personal and Home Care Aides
• Home Health Aides
• Cashiers
• Retail Salespersons
• Waiters and Waitresses
• Child Care Workers
• Customer Service Representatives
• Registered Nurses
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• Accountants and Auditors
• Security Guards

Learn more about Occupations with Most Openings.

The above information is Occupational Projections in New York City. You can learn about U.S. Employment Projections from the Job Search Central blog post, Where the Jobs Are: U.S. Employment Projections.

Please note that Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will discuss techniques for effectively managing your job search or career transition on Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 018, at the Science, Industry and Business Library. She will present Fastest Growing Jobs, Long–Term Projections and Factors Driving Job Growth into 2020.

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