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