In A Bad Economy
With all the concern over the economy, one thing that people keep talking about is the job market. Especially young men and women that are still in preparation to enter the job market a few years from now might be concerned with what the future may hold for them. If you are currently in school and want to ensure a stable profession to pay off all those accumulated school loans, the information below might be of help. Knowing what industries are in demand, and where people are looking for skilled employees are two very important factors to consider for planning a successful future.
Some of the fastest-growing occupations
Do any of the fields interest you? If yes, your future is looking bright. Even though pay is important, make sure you find a profession that you are passionate about. After all, a career and profession is a large part of your life. You want to pick an area that is of some interest to you and that you are excited about.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
1. Salary: $46,000 range
2. Bachelor's degree needed
Personal and Home Care Aide
1. Salary: Under $20,000
2. No college education required
Home Health Aide
1. Salary: Under $20,000
2. No college education required
Computer Software Engineer
1. Salary: $46, 000 range
2. Bachelor's degree needed
Veterinary Technologist or Technician
1. Salary: $20,000 - $30,000 range
2. Associate degree needed
Personal Finance Advisor
1. Salary: $46,000 or more
2. Bachelor's degree needed
Medical Assistant
1. Salary: $20,000 - $30,000 range
2. No secondary education needed
Veterinarian
1. Salary: $46,000 range
2. Professional degree needed
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
1. Salary: $30,000 - $45,000 range
2. Bachelor's degree needed
Best U. S. cites to find jobs currently
Do any of the cities interest you? In general it is advisable to pick a geographic location that you can see yourself living in for the long run. If you love to ski for example, and are interested in technology, then you are in luck. Salt Lake City would just be perfect for you.
1. Salt Lake City, Utah (for technology related jobs)
2. Atlanta, Georgia (for transportation, distribution and financial service jobs)
3. Indianapolis, Indiana (agricultural related jobs)
4. Omaha, Nebraska (financial services and agricultural related jobs)
5. Seattle, Washington (aerospace and global trade related jobs)
Pick States with lowest unemployment rate:
Low unemployment rate is usually a good indicator of a regions economic prosperity. A low unemployment rate is a good sign that the demand for skilled workers is larger than the supply.
Below are the states unemployment rates for June 2009.
Alabama 10.1%(p) in Jun 2009
Alaska 8.4%(p) in Jun 2009
Arizona 8.7%(p) in Jun 2009
Arkansas 7.2%(p) in Jun 2009
California 11.6%(p) in Jun 2009
Colorado 7.6%(p) in Jun 2009
Connecticut 8.0%(p) in Jun 2009
Delaware 8.4%(p) in Jun 2009
D.C.10.9%(p) in Jun 2009
Florida 10.6%(p) in Jun 2009
Georgia 10.1%(p) in Jun 2009
Hawaii 7.4%(p) in Jun 2009
Idaho 8.4%(p) in Jun 2009
Illinois 10.3%(p) in Jun 2009
Indiana 10.7%(p) in Jun 2009
Iowa 6.2%(p) in Jun 2009
Kansas 7.0%(p) in Jun 2009
Kentucky 10.9%(p) in Jun 2009
Louisiana 6.8%(p) in Jun 2009
Maine 8.5%(p) in Jun 2009
Maryland 7.3%(p) in Jun 2009
Massachusetts 8.6%(p) in Jun 2009
Michigan 15.2%(p) in Jun 2009
Minnesota 8.4%(p) in Jun 2009
Mississippi 9.0%(p) in Jun 2009
Missouri 9.3%(p) in Jun 2009
Montana 6.4%(p) in Jun 2009
Nebraska 5.0%(p) in Jun 2009
Nevada 12.0%(p) in Jun 2009
New Hampshire 6.8%(p) in Jun 2009
New Jersey 9.2%(p) in Jun 2009
New Mexico 6.8%(p) in Jun 2009
New York 8.7%(p) in Jun 2009
North Carolina 11.0%(p) in Jun 2009
North Dakota 4.2%(p) in Jun 2009
Ohio 11.1%(p) in Jun 2009
Oklahoma 6.3%(p) in Jun 2009
Oregon 12.2%(p) in Jun 2009
Pennsylvania 8.3%(p) in Jun 2009
Puerto Rico 14.5%(p) in Jun 2009
Rhode Island 12.4%(p) in Jun 2009
South Carolina 12.1%(p) in Jun 2009
South Dakota 5.1%(p) in Jun 2009
Tennessee 10.8%(p) in Jun 2009
Texas 7.5%(p) in Jun 2009
Utah 5.7%(p) in Jun 2009
Vermont 7.1%(p) in Jun 2009
Virginia 7.2%(p) in Jun 2009
Washington 9.3%(p) in Jun 2009
West Virginia 9.2%(p) in Jun 2009
Wisconsin 9.0%(p) in Jun 2009
Wyoming 5.9%(p) in Jun 2009
*From The Bureau Of Labor Statistics
Knowing what you want to do and what geographic locations are most prosperous for you is half the battle. The second part is to be proactive in your job search. Don't expect people to come looking for you. Instead go out and prospect for your dream job just like you would going shopping for some new clothes. Gather information about different companies in your field of interest, find out who is in charge of hiring, and send out your resume. The more resumes you send out the higher the probability that you will get a call back for an initial interview. It is simply a numbers game! Last but not least: Keep a positive attitude and never take a rejection personal.
By Hendrik Pohl About the Author: H Pohl regularly writes and distributes articles to online publications and magazines. He is also the founder of
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