That may not be a surprise, but it should be something you are keeping your eye on as you navigate through your career. It is important to watch what the economy is doing and adapt your skills so you stay current.
Living in Michigan, I know all to well how quickly you can be released from a job you have been loyal to for many years. Our unemployment rate finished 2007 at 7.6 percent, the highest in the nation.
A good resource for keeping track of the employment outlook in the United State is the U.S. Department of Labor. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2008-2009 Occupational Handbook lists the top 10 fastest growing occupations as follows:
- Network and data communications.
- Personal and home care aides.
- Home health aids.
- Computer software engineers, applications.
- Veterinary technologists and technicians.
- Personal finance advisors.
- Makeup artists, theatrical and performance.
- Medical assistants.
- Veterinarians.
- Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors.
If you are interested in the rest of the list, click here.
Love what you do, but be informed of the opportunities that exist in the world today. If you are informed and prepared, you will have fewer sleepless nights.
How do you stay informed about your career direction, please let me know by sharing your thoughts below.
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