Updated: Friday, September 4th, 2009

A new survey has found that as the recession is winding down companies are gearing up to rebuild staff levels, and this may open new business career opportunities to individuals with the right skills.

The report was produced jointly by CareerBuilder and Robert Half International, a specialized staffing firm, and found that when hiring starts to accelerate, 32 percent of managers plan to hire staff-level professionals, while 28 percent will take on entry-level workers.

In addition, the survey found evidence of plans to raise salaries to retain or attract top talent.

"Fifty-five percent of workers plan to make a career change, seek out new employers or go back to school once the economic recovery is underway," says Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder, suggesting companies with stagnant salaries will lose out on the job satisfaction and loyalty front.

"In addition to competitive pay and benefits, showing a committed investment in the professional development of employees will play a key part in retaining critical talent," he adds.

Those who want to prepare to demand a higher salary once the economy recovers may consider investing in an MBA program.

Meanwhile, those planning to compete for the top entry level positions in the financial or consulting sector could benefit from enrolling in a bachelors program in business.

Statistics suggest demand for business analysts will grow by 22 percent for the next seven years.

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