One way to increase your chances of job search success is to know where to look for jobs. Even in today′s down economy, there are still jobs to be found and industries that are booming. Check out growth industries: those areas in which jobs are increasing at a rate faster than average job growth. Additional training can help you transfer your skills and experience from one industry to another.
The industries of Health Care, Technology/Multimedia and Education all offer plenty of career opportunities for professionals with a wide variety of interests, experience and education. See below for some sample jobs, salary ranges and recommended education.
Health Care
Health Care is growing like never before. You don′t need to be a doctor to find a rewarding career in Health Care--there is a wide range of jobs to choose from, from hands-on patient care to technical careers and administrative positions.
| High-Growth Jobs | Annual Salary Range (2007) | Degrees |
| Home Health Aide Provide in-home personal hygiene and healthcare to elderly, convalescent or disabled persons |
$15,400 - $28,000 | Certificate - Physical Therapy Associates in Public Health |
| Personal Trainer Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. |
$15,600 - $59,000 | Certificate - Personal Trainer Bachelors in Physical Education |
| Medical Records Technician Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients. |
$19,700 - $47,400 | Associates in Health Care Admin/Medical Records Certificate in Health Care Informatics |
| Marriage and Family Therapist Counsel clients on concerns, such as divorce and separation, child rearing and financial difficulties. |
$26,100 - $68,200 | Bachelors in Psychology Masters in Psychology |
| Registered Nurse (RN) Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients |
$42,000 - $87,300 | RN to BS in Nursing Masters in Nursing |
| Medical Program Manager Plan, direct, or coordinate health services in hospitals, clinics, public health agencies |
$46,900 - $132,600 | Associates in Health Care Administration Masters in Health Administration |
Technology/Multimedia
IT companies aren′t the only ones hiring technical gurus. Technology cuts across many industries with jobs in a wide variety of companies. Those who keep their skills current are a hot commodity in the job market
| High-Growth Jobs | Annual Salary Range (2007) | Degrees |
| Multi-Media Artist/Animator Create special effects, animation or other visual images with film, video, computers or other electronic media. |
$30,600 - $98,000 | Associates in Web Design Bachelors in Multimedia and Visual Communications |
| Database Administrator Manage, maintain and coordinate changes to computer databases. |
$38,900 - $106,900 | Bachelors -- Business Systems Analyst Masters in Database |
| Computer Security Specialists Implement security measures to prevent unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure of information. |
$40,000 - $101,500 | Bachelors in Information Systems Security Certificate in Informaiton Systems Security |
| Systems Analyst Analyze user requirements, procedures and problems to automate or improve existing systems. |
$43,900 - $113,700 | Bachelors in Business Information Systems Masters in Business Administration-Technology Management |
| Software Engineer Design, customize and develop software solutions to address client and user needs. $55,900 |
$55,900 - $130,800 | Bachelors in Web Development Masters in Software Engineering |
| IT Manager Plan, direct, or coordinate projects in such fields as information systems, systems analysis and software development |
$65,800 - $145,600 | Associates in Information Technology Masters in Business Administration - Technology Management |
Expand your job search and take advantage of great new job opportunities in fields that are growing. Then it′s time to start using your resume more strategically.
