The top 10 sectors to work in

Below is a brief from the Hays Group Report regarding the top 10 sectors to be in. I find it strange that the sectors normally perceived as stable and lucrative are not mentioned in this listing!

Unemployment is set to climb for the rest of the year, but some areas will do better than others, according to Hays, the UK's biggest recruitment company. See below for the sectors where your job is safest, and where jobhunters are most likely to strike gold:
UK jobs: the top 10 sectors to be in
Doctors, healthcare workers and social workers all have good job security.

1. Health and social care

Doctors, healthcare workers and social workers all have good job security because of "continued high demand and pressure on social services and healthcare," recruitment company Hays says. The sector grew for the twelfth month running in June, according to Labour Market Report.

2. Education

A "severe" shortage of maths, science and head teachers makes the sector a secure employer. Construction companies involved in the Building Schools for the Future programme are also getting a boost.

3. Social housing

A range of skills are in demand in the sector, from accountants to builders, as well as housing officers, as the Government's improvements to social housing continue.

4. Risk and compliance

"The days of deregulation are over," says Hays, with increased scrutiny of financial institutions at the top of the agenda.

5. Internal audit

Although some jobs have gone, internal auditors are still in demand as companies keep a close eye on how money is spent. The sector will also "top the list of desirables" when companies start hiring again, says Hays.

6. Insurance

Demand remains strong for senior staff, and for employees of all levels in underwriting, claims and business development.

7. Credit control

Qualified candidates are in demand as companies increasingly focus on late payments and non-payment of bills, to maintain strong cash flow.

8. Purchasing

Purchasing and procurement staff are in demand in the private and public sector, as the recession forces companies to try to improve their supply chain to protect margins.

9. Energy

The world still depends on oil and gas, and there is an increasing amount of work in the nuclear sector as Britain begins the process of building the next generation of power stations. The sector may also provide opportunities for people who have lost their job in the construction industry.

10. IT

There is demand for IT architecture experts, developers, business analysts and project managers. Companies are trying to save money by speeding up access to data, sharing information and finding cheaper systems.