Hiring: The Big Picture in 2010

As 2009 winds down, the economy is beginning to show signs of a pulse. The Dow is creeping towards 11,000 and some companies are seeing profits make an uptick. 2010 holds promise for a recovery of the job market. Experts expect sectors such as compliance enforcement, medical record management, and security to lead the hiring revival. Here is a breakdown of the industries and infrastructure that will help get the American economy back on its feet.

Calling all Compliance Officers:

The banking crisis left a wake of financial devastation not seen since the great depression. With the sweeping injection of stimulus funds, Uncle Sam has also put in place regulations to help prevent future disasters. Accounting crosschecks, Equal Employment Opportunity crackdowns and additional audits across the board make Compliance Officers a high demand position. Expect CCOs to see an uptick in open positions as 2010 brings in a new era of government policy enforcement.

Paging Medical Record Transfer Officers:

With Health Care Reform on the top of the presidential agenda, 2010 is sure to see a major push towards the digitization of medical records. Considering the monumental challenge of transferring the current mountain of paper records into a usable digital format for each of the 365 million plus citizens, the Medical Records sector is almost guaranteed to see a boost in demand for transfer managers.

Serve and Protect, Boosting Security:

The attempted Christmas time terror plot to take down flight 253 offers a sickly reminder of the state of security in the modern world. New, more stringent regulations on inbound flights originating outside the US will add increasing pressure to the Transport Security Administration in their mission to maintain security. Expect a boost in hiring for TSA jobs as a reaction to the recent events.

Tracking the Progress:

As CEOs begin to add hiring to the yearly agenda, HR departments need to rebuild an efficient and accountable recruiting funnel. Organization is critical for a successful foray back into a growth job market. New applicant tracking software providers offer simple, powerful features to help organize your team. Expect accountability and collaboration at attractive price points. This new breed of hiring software is designed to incorporate easy to use web 2.0 design with specific feature that will help your team maximize efficiency and target attractive candidates.

As we celebrate the New Year, look to the future months for sparks of growth. 2010 offers an opportunity for growth and healing. Certain job markets will bounce back first, but some of the hardest hit sector should also see a light at the end of the tunnel. Companies must use the anticipated growth as an opportunity to rebuild more efficient hiring processes to handle the rebirth of the American economy.