What's "HOT?"

Just the other day, a client asked us what are the "hot jobs" in today's labor market (which overall is turning out to be a very weak right now, and for the next few quarters at least). I figured I would share our list with you, and seek your feedback.

If the reader happens to have others that they are having troubles finding out there, please email be (doug@appliedHRstrategies.com) with your thoughts. We are always trying to stay on the cutting edge of what's happening out there in the world of pay and labor market conditions.


Here’s our list:

• Software and web developers, especially with .NET, ASP.net, JavaScript skill sets. Developers and experts in enterprise software and databases remain hot and very hard to find.

• High level technical professionals of most types – the tech market remains strong despite the overall labor market downturn.

• Engineers and related technical professionals – nearly all types.

• Accounting & finance professionals – especially higher level ones with compliance, tax and specialized technical skills.

• Health Care Professionals – continue to be in high demand and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.

• Sales & Bus Development – for highly experienced professionals, demands remain high (target earnings are more important than base pay here, however).

So, in today's overall weak labor market, would you bump all jobs at the same rate. The quick answer is "no." Stay on top of your critical and hot skill jobs always, and adjust accordingly, regardless of what's happening around them.

If you haven't looked into pay rates for your critical/hot skills jobs for a year or more, it's time to start doing your homework. Don't just assume that because we're in a weak economic and labor market cycle that your just fine in these areas.