Overall hiring and employment trends across the country are trending upward lately, and early suggestions of sustained improvement in the economy bodes well for job seekers looking to make a career change. 

Economists have predicted that hiring growth is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2013, and a stronger pace of hiring in August was suggested by rises in manufacturing activity and jobless benefit claims remaining near a six-year low, according to Reuters. The low number of jobless claims signals an uptick in hiring, providing confidence to those looking for potential employment opportunities. While federal budget cuts have previously affected the economy and overall hiring patterns, initial claims for state unemployment benefits are 5 percent lower than claims in July, though economists are wary of any long-term predictions made off the numbers.

Reuters reports that initial Labor Department data suggests August is expected to see overall growth in hiring. The increased confidence in the economy, highlighted by the recent positive economic news, is excellent news for professionals looking for a change within their respective industry.

Small business hiring leaps in July
Though overall reactions to July's hiring numbers were muted as they came in lower than projected, ADP figures placed private sector employment growth at 200,000 jobs during the month, a much more positive outcome. Professional business services saw the highest growth, a significant development for job seekers in financial roles, while the increase was the biggest overall since last November.

Accounting, marketing and consulting have seen consistent demand in particular, according to the news source, creating optimism in the business services industry as a whole. Companies will need an increased workforce reserve with the potential to handle increased customer demand in these fields, so professionals looking for work can breathe a sigh of relief. In addition, an index of economic indicators published by the United States' Conference Board saw growth of .6 percent in July, which further boosts the potential of impending job growth.

To take advantage of this increasing potential in the hiring market, professionals in the services industry, especially financial services, should look to recruiting experts to further explore their options. From resume advice to interview improvement, their advice can help with any job search.