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Where Not to Look for a Job (Yet)

Jun. 22 2011 – 9:51 am | 1,553 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Posted by Brad Schaefer, courtesy of Forbes.com

While sales have increased for most industries over the past 12 months, there are businesses that still haven’t begun to see the light of recovery.  The list below, which is dominated by real estate-related industries, can serve as the top places not to look for a job in 2011.

Top 5 Sales Declines
Last 12 Months’ Sales Growth

Source: Sageworks, a financial information company, 6.21.2011

1. Land Subdivision -9.9%
2. Motion Picture and Video Industries -5.6%
3. Nonresidential Building Construction -3.8%
4. Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing -2.9%
5. Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors -2.4%

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