Industries leading the jobs growth are construction, high technology, and manufacturing.
One industry that is projected to lag behind the rest is automobile manufacturing, due to overcapacity and the increasing number of foreign parts manufacturers entering North America. Frustrated by inaccurate projections and looking for ways to cut costs, companies are shifting forecasting tasks to other departments such as engineering, or completely outsourcing the function altogether. Ironically, economists project even greater declines. However, economists have proven resilient, and several have found new positions in today's workforce as consultants and marketers. Gains in establishment dining employment are cooking as well, as more and more families with dual incomes opt to eat out more often.