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Here are the 10 occupations that are expected to add the most jobs to the economy between 1998 and 2008. Together, the top 10 occupations are expected to add about 5 million jobs, or almost a quarter of overall employment growth.

Occupation: No. of expected new positions

Systems analysts: 577,000

Retail sales: 563,000

Cashiers: 556,000

General managers & top executives: 551,000

Truck drivers: 493,000

Office clerks: 463,000

Registered nurses: 451,000

Computer support: 439,000

Home health aides: 433,000

Teacher assistants: 375,000

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics