What are tomorrow's jobs?

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the top occupations projected to grow the fastest in the period 2006-2016 are in order:

1. Network systems and data communications analysts
2. Personal and home care aides
3. Home health aides
4. Computer Software Engineers, applications
5. Veterinary technologists and technicians
6. Personal Financial advisors
7. Makeup Artists, theatrical and performance
8. Medical Assistants
9. Veterinarians
10. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
11. Skin care specialists
12. Financial Analysts

The US B.L.S. states: "Among all occupations in the (US) economy, health care occupations are expected to make up 7 of the 20 fastest growing occupations, the largest proportion of any occupational group. "


The same article shows the jobs predicted to have the greatest increase in numbers and those with the greatest predicted decline - the ones to get out of. It goes on to discuss training.

Read the full article with graphs here: US BLS Article on Tomorrow's Jobs

If you are one of our many US readers and you are considering more training then "Education for Careers" has a lot more information at their web site.




From the UK a short article in the BBC reports on a UN prediction for a growth in jobs in the Green industries: "UN Forecasts Boom in Green Jobs". The same sort of growth in Green jobs can be seen already happening around the world.

For our Australian readers the following page has a great list of reference links and other information.

http://www.reinventyourcareer.com.au

and for the latest "Age" employment forecast for the immediate future click here

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