| Introduction |
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| How To Use This Book |
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| Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers |
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1) U.S. Job Market Overview |
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2) Downsizing, Consolidation through Mergers, Layoffs and Acquisitions by Private Equity |
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3) Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services |
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4) Millions Working as Temps |
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5) Rapid Growth in Offshoring and the Globalization of Business |
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6) Senior Citizens Are a Hot Commodity with Many Employers -- Baby Boomers Are Retiring |
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7) Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities in 2009 |
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| Chapter 2: Statistics |
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U.S. Employment Overview: 2008 |
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U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-2008 |
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Number of People Employed, U.S.: 2007 |
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Unemployed Jobseekers by Sex, Reason for Unemployment & Active Job Search Methods Used: 2007 |
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U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2007 |
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Top 20 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2006-2016 |
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Top 20 U.S. Occupations Percent Change in Job Growth: 2006-2016 |
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Jobs with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2006-2016 |
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Jobs with the Largest Expected Employment Decreases, U.S.: 2006-2016 |
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Mean Hourly Earnings & Weekly Hours, Private Industry & State & Local Government: 2007 |
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Percent of U.S. Workers with Access to Retirement & Healthcare Benefits, Private Industry: 2007 |
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Percent of U.S. Private Industry Employers Offering Retirement & Healthcare Benefits: 2007 |
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| Chapter 3: Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers |
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1) Financial Stability |
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2) Growth Plans |
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3) Research & Development Programs |
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4) Product Launch & Production |
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5) Marketing & Distribution Methods |
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6) Employee Benefits |
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7) Quality of Work Factors |
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Other Considerations |
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| Chapter 4: Important Contacts for Job Seekers |
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Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites |
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| Chapter 5: THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500: |
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Who They Are and How They Were Chosen |
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20 Largest Employers of the AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500, By Number of Employees |
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20 Largest Employers of the AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500, By Revenues |
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20 Largest Employers of the AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500, By Profits |
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Industry List, With Codes |
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Index of Rankings Within Industry Groups |
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(The AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500 grouped by industry and ranked for sales and profits) |
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Alphabetical Index |
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Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State |
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Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Firms Have Locations |
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Index of Firms with Operations Outside the U.S. |
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| Individual Data Profiles on each of THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS 500 |
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| Additional Indexes |
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Index of Firms Noted as Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities |
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Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations |
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Index by Companies for Specific Types of Job Seekers |
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Information Systems |
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Liberal Arts |
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Management |
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Professionals |
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Sales/Marketing |
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Technical/Scientific |
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