Planning Your Career

 Planning your Career - What are the Fastest Growing Occupations ? There are jobs everywhere, that's for sure. But are they jobs that you want? And will they offer the kind of growth opportunities that you are looking for? Review the list below, prepared by education level, and see if you find something that sounds interesting. If you do, start to explore the area, getting information on training and availability in your town.

Professional Degree or Doctorate

* Biological scientists * Chiropractors * College Faculty * Dentists * Lawyers * Mathematicians * Medical scientists * Optometrist * Physicians * Podiatrist * Veterinarians

Master's Degree

* Counselors * Curators * Librarians * Operations research analysts * Psychologists * Social Workers * Speech pathologists * Urban and Regional Planners

Bachelor's Degree

* Accountants and Auditors * Computer programmers * Computer Systems Analysts * General Managers and Top Executives * Physical therapists * Residential counselors * Teachers, Secondary, Elementary, Special, Preschool

Associate (Two-Year College) Degree

* Cardiology technologists * Computer support specialists * Dental hygienists * Health information technicians * Paralegals * Physical therapy assistants * Radiological technologists * Registered nurses * Respiratory therapists

Career School or Vocational Training

* Automotive mechanics and service technicians * Data processing equipment repair people * Electrical and electronics technicians and technologists * Emergency medical technicians * Hair stylists/Cosmetologists * Legal and Medical secretaries * Licensed practical nurses * Manicurists * Surgical technologists

Some Training Required

* Actors, Musicians and Producers * Carpenters * Electricians * Flight attendants * Food service and lodging managers * Insurance adjusters, examiners and investigators * Maintenance repairers * Office and administrative support supervisors * Restaurant cooks * Sheriffs, Police and Correctional officers

High School Diploma with Some Experience

* Cashiers * Child care workers * Dental assistants * Food workers * Guards * Medical assistants * Nursing aides * Office and Information Clerks * Personal and Home care aides * Receptionists * Retail salespeople * Teacher aides and educational assistants * Truck drivers

About the author:

Stefanie Spikell, owner of two companies, Expert Resumes and Clear Communications Business Consulting, www.ExpertResumeWriter.com is a noted business/careers coach, management consultant and resume writer. In her 20-year career, she has managed marketing communications departments for major engineering firms, taught at the university level, published hundreds of business-related reports and articles, and written thousands of winning resumes.

 Stefanie Spikell

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