2. The shape of the American workforce is changing

Industries that were thriving in 2007 are struggling .in 2012.

There are new jobs taking the place of these disappearing jobs, but they are not the same jobs.

Job-seekers must evaluate their abilities and experience. They may need to find a way to apply .their existing skills to a new industry.

(Just because your industry isn't on this list, doesn't mean that you are out of options. Read on!)