Find Out Which Job Sectors Continue Growing in This Slowing Economy

By TORY JOHNSON

Is it easy to be looking forwork right now? Definitely not. It's a struggle that nobody relishes.

But all hiring has not cometo a halt and it is possible to find work. You might be one of hundreds ofpeople applying for a position, but instead of saying, "There's no chancethey'll pick me" or "Why bother trying?" turn that thinkingaround.

Say to yourself,"Someone has to get hired and I'm going to do everything to make sure it'sme." For every rejection, you're one step closer to an offer, so don'tallow the frustration get the best of you. Pick yourself up and keep plugging away.

COSMETOLOGY: INDUSTRY WANTS MORE PROFESSIONALS.

Beauty is big business. Specialty salons are opening everywhere -- frommalls to Main Street. There are 1.7 million professional salon employees, whichoutnumber the 1.1 million lawyers in America. And the industry says it nowneeds more new professionals than it can supply. Licensing requirements vary bystate, but can be completed in as little as s few months of intensive trainingfor hair stylists, nail technicians, aestheticians and more.