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Popular Career Choices For 2010
T
he great recession has left behind a population scarred by high jobless
rates, massive layoffs, harsh cut-backs, and much more – a population that’s try- ing to redeem itself by making practical, realistic choices when it comes to careers. The era of romantics, who believed in chasing their dream careers – their profit- ability be damned – seems all but over. The World Wide Web is full of ques-
tions from young people seeking counsel on college programs that have high ROI and careers that promise stability, growth, a fat paycheck, and some job satisfaction. It would be foolish to look away from
the reality of the world we live in today – that education is an investment and a prof- itable career is the return people look to reap from it. In this context, we bring to you the top career choices of 2010.
Healthcare – The Top Choice
According to a recently concluded
study on the ‘Best Careers for 2010’ by the U.S. News and World Report, health- care, business, and science and technolo- gy are amongst the fields likely to gener- ate best job opportunities over the next few years. Let’s explore some popular ca- reer options within these fields. There are many rising careers in the
field of healthcare such as healthcare ad- ministration, respiratory therapy, medical specialties, etc. However, nursing is easily one of the most sought after health care degree programs. The demand for Registered Nurses has
grown over the years owing to the ageing demographic profile of the country and an acute shortage of trained nurses. Accord- ing to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with 2.6 million jobs, RNs constitute the largest healthcare occupation. RNs will continue to enjoy excellent
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job opportunities over the next few years as employers do everything – from offer- ing flexible schedules to attractive com- pensation and benefits package – to draw and retain talent. The occupation is ex- pected to add 581,500 new jobs by 2018. The minimum qualification to become
an RN is an Associate’s Degree in Nurs- ing along with a license to practice as an RN that can be obtained after passing the requisite examination held by the Nation- al Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX.
Registered Nurses, who want to rise up
the ranks and take on roles of higher re- sponsibility, pursue a nursing administra- tion program. The program qualifies them for managerial or supervisory positions in a healthcare environment.
The Science of Computers
A popular choice in the field of science
and technology is computer science. With advances in technology, businesses have started using computers to perform highly complex functions. The need for profes- sionals trained in various IT related jobs like software development and system analysis is only going in one direction and that’s up.
According to the Bureau of Labor Sta-
tistics, software engineering is amongst the fastest growing occupations likely to add the most jobs by 2018. The bureau has also projected faster than average growth in the employment of computer network, systems, and database adminis- trators. This makes computer degree programs
like computer science and computer net- working extremely popular amongst tech- nology enthusiasts.
Business as Usual One doesn’t have to be a rocket scien-
tist – only adequately aware – to know that business and finance are amongst the most in-demand careers of our time. Whether its economics, accounting, or the popular field of business management – a degree in business is believed to open the gateway to a million opportunities. While a career in accounting is as sta-
ble as any career can be in the modern- day economy, recession has created a mini shake-up in the world of business manag- ers. However, business management re- mains one of the most globally relevant degrees and well-trained, qualified man- agers will always be in demand to lead people and organizations. A degree in accounting qualifies gradu-
ates for extremely lucrative careers as management accountants, public accoun- tants, government accountants, or audi- tors. Accountants are expected to see a much faster than average growth in em- ployment owing to an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws, and companies exercising greater checks over their finances. Business management graduates, on
the other hand, can choose to specialize in any branch of business ranging from fi- nance and marketing to operations and human resources. The job prospects, na- ture of work, and earnings of a business manager depend to a large extent on his specialization, employer, and geographic location. For example, while financial managers
are expected to witness an average growth in employment, the growth in employment of human resource managers is likely to be much faster than average until 2018. So, go ahead and invest in an education
that gives you a career and a quality of life that you aspire for! Source:
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