WORKFORCE DIVERSITY
Where the Jobs are and How to Land One B
leak unemployment statistics and an evolving career landscape make
it difficult for job-seekers to identify the best path to professional success. Despite this uncertain environment, leading experts say that changing jobs is vital to advancement, and identify- ing which fields are in-demand is key to implementing an action plan for success.
Alexandra Levit, career expert and
author of “New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career,” advises job-seekers to look at current trends that will cause industries to grow in the long term. “Pay close attention to ongoing devel- opments in demographics, business and day-to-day lifestyles,” says Levit. “Most importantly, job-seekers need to remember that changing careers is not something that happens overnight. It’s a gradual process that encompasses im- portant steps they need to consider.”
Growing career fields Everyone needs a good accountant
It is hard to avoid the nightly news or the newspaper reports about corpora- tions under financial scrutiny. Chang- ing financial laws and corporate gov- ernance regulations will continue to affect businesses and increase account- ability to protect an organization’s stakeholders. These are just some of the factors
that will drive growth in the field of accounting. In fact, the demand for ac- countants is projected to grow by 22 percent by the year 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Don’t be fooled by traditional stereo-
types - rock stars, movie moguls, fash- ion divas and companies all around the world need skilled accountants.
Living in the digital age The world is becoming increasingly
digital, with information being ex- changed and made widely available at
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lightning speed. The unauthorized ac- cess and destruction of vital informa- tion is growing, and protecting these assets has become a national priority for the current administration. Accord- ing to the Department of Defense, there were a reported 360 million hacking at- tempts on U.S. computers in 2008. “We are entering a new dimension
in cyberspace that is seeing a complete erosion of online privacy,” says Erica Orange, vice president of leading fu- turist consulting company Weiner, Edrich, Brown, Inc. “Learning how to manage the control of data will be criti- cal in the 21st century and will afford an abundance of opportunities within the field of information security.” Information security will continue
to grow in importance and with it, the demand for qualified individuals. Network systems and data communi- cations analysts, for example, are pro- jected to be one of the fastest growing occupations from 2006 to 2018 at 53 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
All eyes on health care An aging population, expanded ac-
cess to health care and the increased use of online resources and telemedi- cine are a few of the reasons the health sector is one of the fastest growing em- ployment sectors in the U.S. By 2018, one in 10 jobs is projected to be within this field, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A shortage of certified personnel in
the field of health care management and technology has made finding qual- ified people with the rights skill sets and education a central concern.
Making a change Making a career change in order to
pursue one of these in-demand fields requires implementing the right strat- egies, according to Levit. She recom-
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mends the following for career suc- cess:
Know thyself Take time to do a self-assessment
and look closely at values and pre- ferred work style. Researching careers and industries that align with your in- terests and skills is key. Remember the usual suspects in the job-search pro- cess. Set up informational interviews and arrange onsite visits at companies of interest.
Consider the right degree Gaining the right skill set for career advancement may require pursuing an advanced degree. Many individu- als are overwhelmed at the thought of balancing job and family obligations, however there are accredited universi- ties that offer flexible class schedules. DeVry University (
www.devry.edu), for example, offers career-focused, higher education through online and on-site courses to accommodate stu- dents’ busy schedules. Remember to take advantage of all
campus resources, such as those of- fered by the career services depart- ment. Networking with other students is also vital to finding career success - you never know who might be sitting next to you in class.
Set realistic expectations There is no such thing as the perfect
work situation. Every job has its ups and downs and “dream job” isn’t code for “cushy” job. Like mom always said, anything worth having in this world requires some effort. Everyone feels like shutting the alarm off and going back to sleep now and again, but the right career track will turn the average day into an energized one.
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