The rise of technology in the past ten years has fueled the growth of
certain industries and the fall of others. This, coupled with the
recent recession, has led to thousands of jobs being lost, putting many
people in financial hardship and forcing them to visit their local
payday loan lender for a cash advance. Fortunately, many of the jobs
that were lost are being replaced with new ones, albeit in other fields.
This
has caused many people to consider changing careers. Those industries
that were going strong just a few years ago, such as construction, real
estate and education, are now struggling and such workers are being
forced to consider new options in order to make ends meet. Although this
can be a stressful time for many who find themselves in these
situations, a little bit of research can help ease the process.
One
of the hottest career fields at the moment is the health field, due to
an aging population and an increasingly unhealthy lifestyle. Leading the
list for the top ten careers in 2012 are registered nurses. According
to U.S. News, more than half a million nursing jobs will be needed
before 2020, ensuring that the demand for nurses will remain strong for
years to come. Other health jobs that are also in demand include
pharmacists, medical assistants, and therapists. The exact job title
will determine whether you study for only a year, or return to school to
complete a four year degree. Licensed vocational nurses can be ready to
enter the work force in as little as a year, whereas a registered nurse
will have to complete at least a two year degree, and physical
therapists will have to get a post bachelorette degree in order to
practice.
Not surprisingly, another field that is in high demand
today is computer sciences. Unlike jobs in the health field, those
looking to break into this industry generally do not need a college
degree. However, if you do not have a degree you will need to prove your
abilities in other ways, such as creating a personal website, so that
employers can see your computer skills. Jobs in this field include web
developers, computer programmers, software developers, etc. Careers in
this field will continue to increase as technology does, guaranteeing a
need for computer skilled workers far into the foreseeable future.
One
job that fits into neither one of these fields but is still very much
in demand is that of an actuary. An actuary is someone who analyzes the
possible financial outcomes of business decisions and risks. Those
looking to break into this career do not need to have a degree in
Actuary Sciences specifically. In fact, there are several majors that
can give you an edge, including computer sciences, mathematics, and even
physics. However, in addition to having a degree, you will need to have
passed at least one exam and have some experience in the field. You can
choose to take two exams, which will help to give you an edge if you do
not have any or very little experience, but it is wise to take
advantage of an internship if you have that luxury.
