Mo. Dept. of Economic Development -- Hot Jobs for 2012

SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- Whether you are looking for some direction in college or looking for a new career, The Missouri Department of Economic Development has some ideas.

Once again healthcare tops the list. Registered nurses will continue to be in high demand.

Second and third on the list are wholesale and manufacturing sales and truck driving, which go hand-in-hand. With manufacturing picking up in Missouri with nearly 8,000 new jobs created in 2011, the trucking industry will have a continued need for more drivers.

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