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In-Demand occupations are found in Industry Clusters that are economically important, projected to have long-term growth, or are being transformed by technology and innovation.

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Sort by:  Projected Growth
(2008-2018)
Projected Need
(2008-2018)
Code Occupation
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 137,000 19-3021.00 Market Research Analysts In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 1,108,000 43-4051.00 Customer Service Representatives In-Demand Green Occupation
    43-4051.03 Patient Representatives In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 127,000 11-2022.00 Sales Managers In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 91,000 39-1021.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers In-Demand
    39-1021.01 Spa Managers In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 29,000 27-1014.00 Multi-Media Artists and Animators In-Demand
 Average   Average 1,627,000 41-2031.00 Retail Salespersons In-Demand
 Average   Average 458,000 41-4012.00 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products In-Demand
 Average   Average 125,000 27-1024.00 Graphic Designers In-Demand
 Average   Average 60,000 11-2021.00 Marketing Managers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 37,000 41-9011.00 Demonstrators and Product Promoters In-Demand
 Average   Average 32,000 27-1026.00 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers In-Demand
 Slower than average   Slower than average 450,000 41-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers In-Demand
 Slower than average   Slower than average 134,000 41-2021.00 Counter and Rental Clerks In-Demand
 Little or no change   Little or no change 37,000 13-1022.00 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products In-Demand Green Occupation
 Little or no change   Little or no change 10,000 11-2011.00 Advertising and Promotions Managers In-Demand
    11-2011.01 Green Marketers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Decline rapidly   Decline rapidly 33,000 41-9091.00 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers In-Demand

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site 2008-2018 employment projections. "Projected Growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected Need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.