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Beyond.com, Inc., released its Third Quarter 2008 Career Trend Analysis and Industry Outlook Reports, which analyze and report employment trends across more than 25 industries.

Despite the failing economy, Healthcare & Medical jobs are on the rise and experienced a 2.66 percent increase over the past 12 months. In a time when many industries are declining as a result of the economic recession, the healthcare sector has become a driving force for local employment growth in many regions across the country, including Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas and Philadelphia.

Job growth in the healthcare industry may even be a side effect of the failing economy. Research has shown financial concerns during recessionary times often lead to increased

Although the healthcare industry has continued to thrive, the recession is beginning to take its toll on many industries across the country, causing a sharp decline in jobs and leaving many  professionals to wonder when our economy will bounce back," says Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc.  "According to a recent poll, with a newly elected president, job seekers expect change and are hopeful that the economy and job market will be revitalized to pull us out of the recession and keep the American economy strong."

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