Top 10 Most Wanted Careers

March 22nd, 2008 by Randy Nichols

This Article was brought to you by:

Are you having difficulty deciding on a career to pursue? Are you still in the middle of choosing the right job? Want to be in a practical, yet emotionally fulfilling kind of work? Then this article is for you.

Below is a list of the Top 10 fastest growing jobs in the United States, as stated in the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. These jobs are expected to be the most wanted occupations by 2016. One of them might be your key to a successful career.

1. Network systems and data communications analysts

These are people in charge of managing network systems and data communication devices. They are wanted almost everywhere since the Internet has evolved from being just a trend into a desperate need.

2. Physician assistants

If you have dreams of becoming a doctor, then this is a good training ground for you.

3. Computer software engineers, applications

They take part in creating new technologies in the world of computer software applications.

4. Physical therapist assistants

Physical therapist assistants help physical therapists both in actual as well as administrative PT work. This is as well a good stepping stone if you want to be a licensed PT.

5. Dental hygienists

Dental hygienists focus on keeping your teeth and gums healthy through constant cleaning and polishing. They also come up with new techniques in promoting oral health care.

6. Forensic science technicians

Dreaming of becoming a real life CSI? Here’s your chance to do so!

7. Medical and health information assistants

They help out in providing health information as well as assist in providing your health needs.

8. Fitness and aerobics instructors

Fitness and aerobics instructors continue to be a need in various fitness cent Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in , , , , Careers, Blog Carnivals | No Comments »

What To Do After Being Laid Off

March 21st, 2008 by Randy Nichols

This Article was brought to you by:

Your being laid off means you’re in good company this week. The U.S. Labor Department says more of you than expected have applied for unemployment as unemployment claims surge.

California layoffs were predominant this week, followed by Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. When you find yourself eligible to file unemployment claims, here are …

…A half dozen steps to take after layoff

1. It’s OK to hit the panic button to release some steam. But don’t reveal your anger, frustration, and anxiety by calling everyone you know to tell them how upset you are about having to train the people from India who have replaced you.

2. Instead of flying off in all directions focus your attention on planning what to do after a layoff. This allows your anxiety to subside a bit as you become involved with your job finding campaign.

3. Take care of unemployment claims and internal business, like your insurance and 401K plan.

4. Update your resume. Or create a new one. This will make you feel better about yourself as you recall, through writing down your achievements, how good you are at what you do.

5. Make a networking list of your contacts. The list needs to include your associates (people with whom you work and know what you do), friends, family, professional people you know, contacts you did business with at your former company, and get you hands on an alumni list for your high school or college.

6. Call selected names that you’ve listed, telling them about your being laid off and what you’re looking for. Always end the conversation by asking, “Who do you know that you think I should be talking to?” This is the exquisite way to network.

Workers being laid off are often helped by remembering your fulltime job is looking for a job. Like any job, you need to put in the hours to succeed. That means a minimum of four Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in , , , , Careers, Blog Carnivals | No Comments »

« Previous Entries Next Entries »