Job openings due to growth and replacement needs by major occupational group, projected 1998-2008 (Millions of job openings) Growth Replacement needs Service 3.853 7.259 Professional specialty 5.343 3.906 Administrative support, inc. clerical 2.198 5.454 Marketing and sales 2.287 4.523 Operators, fabricators, and laborers 1.753 4.616 Executive, administrative, and managerial 2.426 2.681 Precision production, craft, and repair 1.252 3.809 Technicians and related support 1.098 1.153 Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related 0.071 1.326