According to EarnMyDegree.com, there are eight professional fields that are expected to see major job growth in 2008. Ranked at number five is "Facility Support Services," which includes occupations such as property managers, building/facility coordinators/managers and administrative personnel. Facilities that are expected to see large growth in this field over the year include asset management companies, government, commercial developers, real- estate firms, hotels, universities and hospitals.

If advancement in this industry is your goal, consider some of the following tips.

  • Identify the job you are seeking and become familiar with where these opportunities are.
  • Get to know what jobs fall within the major industries.
  • Determine the skills and accomplishments you have or need to meet the requirements for the job.
  • Locate and research companies that you want to work for, and then network to make the right connections.
  • Keep a positive attitude and be ready to jump in and work with all the skills and energy you've got.
  • Explore education and career development opportunities.
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