The list of ten hottest careers, provided
by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, offers ideas related to what career to pursue based on current job market trends.
For the purpose of career planning let's use two lists of top ten careers that
have the fastest percentage growth and the most new jobs.
Here are ten hottest careers that have the fastest percentage growth for at least bachelors' degree holders during 2002-2012:
Network systems and data communications analysts
Physician assistants
Computer software engineers, applications
Computer software engineers, systems software
Database administrators
Computer systems analysts
Environmental engineers
Network and computer systems administrators
Computer and information systems managers
Physical therapists
The following top ten careers list is occupations that have the most new jobs during 2002-2012, for bachelor's degree holders:
Elementary school teachers, except special education
Accountants and auditors
Computer systems analysts
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education
Computer software engineers, applications
Special education teachers
Computer software engineers, systems software
Network systems and data communications analysts
Network and computer systems administrators
Computer programmers
UPDATE - The last update of employment outlook (2004 -2014) has a similar
pattern for computer specialist occupations. Computer careers, with 6 out of 10
occupations for bachelor's degree holders, are still the fastest growing
occupations.
Do you see a certain pattern among the hottest careers?
Yes, you are right...
Seven of ten hottest careers with the fastest percentage growth and six of ten occupations with the most new job are computer careers. If you carefully read the list you'll even notice that the actual number of computer careers is more than the stated above.
But what do computer-based careers have to do with your career choice?
Many things... First, it means that you have to master a certain computer skill regardless of your career choice. Then, use your career test reports and the top ten careers as a guide to choose your ideal occupation.
No matter what career you choose the hottest careers are mostly computer related.
It doesn't mean that you always need to have a master degree in computer
science. If you master relevant computer skills
related to your chosen career you're on the way to your career success.
For example, you're a student who want to have additional part-time income as
well as build a winning resume. The conventional way of achieving both of the
objectives is by working all summer. But, is there a better
alternative that will fit naturally to your own situation?
Yes, there is! You can build a web publishing business by capitalizing your
hobby and computer skills. This way helps you use your free time more productively
to earn part-time money and add real business experience into your resume at the
same time.
Visit this
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