America's most wanted j-o-b-s.Here are the 10 hottest employment opportunities for the next millennium WHETHER YOU'RE JUST ENTERING THE JOB MARKET or you want to jump-start your current profession, we invite you to check out the 10 hottest careers for 1999 and beyond. The selection taps into a variety of interests, skills, experience requirements and job levels. Salaries, which largely depend on experience and geographical location, range from the low $20s to more than $100,000 annually. Three of the 10 entries made the fastest growing occupations list published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) A research agency of the U.S. Department of Labor; it compiles statistics on hours of work, average hourly earnings, employment and unemployment, consumer prices and many other variables. (BLS See Bureau of Labor Statistics. ). This agency collects, processes and analyzes all employment data for the Department of Labor. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the BLS, the total number of jobs in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is expected to increase by 18.6 million between now and 2006. The fastest growing occupations are concentrated in service sectors such as business services, healthcare and social services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales . The rapid growth in the business services sector is being led by technology-based jobs, especially those in computer and data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a services. As a result, these positions are projected to grow significantly more than the 14% average. Although employment growth is predicted to cross all levels of education and training, jobs usually requiring an associate degree or higher are expected to grow faster than average. Those requiring less education or training are predicted to grow more slowly than average; however, they will account for more than half of overall employment growth. The remaining careers were culled from an analysis of jobs across a spectrum of industries where the expected demand will far exceed the pool of qualified personnel. The following listing should be used as a resource by junior and high school students as well as by college students and experienced employees. In this dynamic labor market labor market A place where labor is exchanged for wages; an LM is defined by geography, education and technical expertise, occupation, licensure or certification requirements, and job experience , your success depends on your ability to make informed decisions. The key to a fruitful professional career is in your hands. It's your move It's Your Move was a short-lived television sitcom starring Jason Bateman, Tricia Cast, Caren Kaye, Ernie Sabella and David Garrison. The show originally aired on NBC from 1984 to 1985. . accountant The BLS projects a more than 30% increase in job openings for accountants. The blossoming opportunities for the occupation are a result of the increasing complexity of financial transactions and the relative low turnover in the profession. Earnings depend on the type of firm as well as the specialty. Those in internal auditing and tax accounting generally earn more than their counterparts in public, general and cost accounting. Also, petroleum manufacturers offer higher starting salaries than public accounting firms or the government. Major growth areas include management consulting, international business, internal auditing, investigative, environmental and cost accounting and estate planning Estate Planning The overall planning of a person's wealth, including the preparation of a will and the planning of taxes after the individual's death. Notes: Contrary to popular belief, estate planning involves much more than preparing a will, and it is not only for the . Requirements: To practice, you need only a bachelor's degree in accounting. However, to increase marketability, certified public accountants Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. (CPAs), certified management accountants (CMAs) and certified internal auditors (CIAs) must obtain additional experience and pass a four-part examination. Salary: Entry level: $30,122-$36,905 Mid level: $34,898-$41,200 Executive: $39,165- $47,317 Contact: National Association of Black Accountants Inc. (NABA NABA North American Butterfly Association NABA National Association of Black Accountants NABA National Adult Baseball Association NABA North American Bullriding Association NABA North American Broadcasters Association NABA Namibian Biotechnology Alliance ), 7249-A Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD 20770. 301-474-NABA www.nabainc.org relationship manager The evolution of the banking industry has spawned the emergence of the relationship manager. These professionals now advise clients on investments, cash management, insurance selection, security purchases and credit issues. Thanks to deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. of the financial services industry in the 1980s, the products offered by banks, insurance companies and brokerage firms overlap. In 1986, banks held 46% of consumer assets, primarily in checking and savings accounts. By 1996, the proportion of consumer assets in these accounts dropped to 38% as customers moved their money into stocks, bonds and retirement funds. Today's banks offer a wide selection of services that were traditionally limited to other financial institutions. Requirements: Sales experience and customer service skills are a must. Professional affiliations are helpful. An M.B.A. is a plus. Salary: Entry Level: $40,000-$55,000 Mid level: $56,000-$75,000 Executive: $76,000-$110,000 Contact: National Association of Urban Bankers, 1801 K St. NW, Suite 200A, Washington, DC 20006. www.naub.org special education teacher Job opportunities for special education teachers--educators who design and modify instruction to meet the needs of disabled or gifted students--are expected to significantly increase, as indicated by the BLS. This growth is driven by an increase in the number of students, government legislation requiring training and employment for individuals with disabilities and heightened public interest in the special needs area as well as educational reform. High turnover and a declining number of special education teaching graduates also contribute to a favorable job market. Requirements: In general, most states require at least a bachelor's degree in special education along with certain examinations in order to be licensed. Some states insist that special education teachers obtain a master's degree in a specialized education field. Salary: Earnings for special education teachers coincide with the pay scales of general education teachers. The 1996-97 U.S. average was $38,436. Contact: National Clearinghouse on Careers and Professions Related to Early Intervention ear·ly intervention n. Abbr. EI A process of assessment and therapy provided to children, especially those younger than age 6, to facilitate normal cognitive and emotional development and to prevent developmental disability or delay. and Education for Children with Disabilities, 1920 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191-1589. 800-641-7824 www.special-ed-careers.org brand manager According to the BLS, marketing, advertising and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most managers can expect significant increases in their professions through the year 2006. Brand managers administer budgets, generate profit and loss statements as well as work with colleagues to ensure that a product is effectively marketed. Contrary to popular belief, brand loyalty is still widely practiced throughout the U.S. and competition in the consumer packaged goods industry is fierce. The challenge of competing for market share requires these marketing professionals to continuously develop new ways to facilitate growth. Requirements: At a minimum, a four-year business degree is required. Experience through internships is a plus. M.B.A. graduates typically enter at higher job levels. Salary: Entry level: $65,000-$70,000 Mid level: $85,000-$95,000 Executive: $97,000-$110,000 Contact: National Association of Market Developers, P.O. Box 2936, Grand Central Station, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10163. 212-561-0598 www.namdntl.org food scientist Food science was recently named a critical-needs area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and personnel shortages are projected for the next 10 years. Declining national student enrollment in food science indicates that there won't be enough graduates to meet the growing demand in this area. Food scientists use science and technology skills to develop, process, package and distribute food products. They oversee nutritional value, quality assurance, food plant management, food safety and new product development as well as study the analysis and processing of horticultural, agronomic a·gron·o·my n. Application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture. ag and animal products. Requirements: Food science graduates at the bachelor's and M.B.A. levels qualify for entry-and mid-level positions in product development, production and operations management, technical sales, customer service, quality control and assurance. Doctoral food science graduates fill positions in academic research and teaching. Chemistry, biology and engineering graduates with a minor in food science also qualify for employment in the field. Salary: Entry level: $26,000 Mid level: $70,000-$80,000 Executive: up to $150,000 Contact: Institute of Food Technologists, 221 N. LaSalle St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601-1291. 312-782-8424 www.ift.org engineer Analysts predict an additional 250,000 engineers will be needed in the U.S. over the next 10 years. According to BLS projections through 2005, computer engineers and engineering consultants will continue to be in strong demand. Engineering managers and biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. engineers are also highly regarded. Alternatively, civil, mechanical and chemical engineers face a slower growing market but job turnover will result in significant employment opportunities. As the government continues to cut back in spending, defense-related engineering jobs will show the slowest growth. The number of future engineering graduates isn't expected to meet increasing demand because American college students lack interest in the area. Additionally, African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. enrollment has declined nearly 10% since its peak in 1993 and is expected to decline further through 2000. Requirements: Engineering degrees must be obtained from a university qualified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Overview ABET, Inc., formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, is a non-profit organization that serves the public by accrediting United States postsecondary degree programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. . To become licensed, engineers must have a degree from an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. university, three to five years of work experience and pass a state-sponsored professional engineer examination. Salary: Entry level: $37,905-$51,201 Mid level: $54,190-$70,413 Executive: $83,820-$155,974 Contact: National Society of Black Engineers National Society of Black Engineers (commonly known as NSBE), founded in 1975 at Purdue University, is one of the largest student-run organizations in the US, centered on improving the recruitment and retention of African-American engineering students. , 1454 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. 703-549-2207 www.nsbe.org pharmacist As people live longer, the need for improved medications and highly trained pharmacists will increase. In addition, new technology has greatly enhanced the ability of researchers to treat and remedy diseases once considered incurable. Pharmacists can also capitalize on the emerging job opportunities at medical care insurance companies and in state drug utilization programs. Pharmaceutical companies also employ pharmacy majors in research and development positions as well as in sales and marketing. The earning potential for pharmacists is high and impressive, with salaries tending to be higher on the East and West Coasts. Requirements: A bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in pharmacy or the professional Doctor of Pharmacy America Canada In Canada the Pharm. D. programme is offered in both English and French. It has been available from the University of British Columbia since 1991 and at the University of Toronto, both offering it as a post-graduate degree. (Pharm D Pharm D [L.] Pharma´ciae Doc´tor (Doctor of Pharmacy). ). Pharmacists also need to pass the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX NAPLEX North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination ) to become registered and practice pharmacy. California has its own licensing exam. Additionally, some states require pharmacists to pass a laboratory exam or a "wet test." In the year 2000, the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education will only accredit To give official authorization or status. To recognize as having sufficient academic standards to qualify graduates for higher education or for professional practice. In International Law: Pharm D degree programs in pharmacy. Salary(*): Entry level: $28,000-$44,000 Mid level: $42,700-$52,054 Executive: $61,750-$73, 935 (*) Represents pharmacists employed by the federal government. Private firms pay significantly higher. Contact: American Pharmaceutical Association, 2215 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-628-4410 www.aphanet.org corrections officer Employment of correction officers is expected to grow by 50% through the year 2005. Unfortunately, the expected expansion and new construction of correctional facilities will require additional officers for the growing number of inmates. Correction officers oversee incarcerated incarcerated /in·car·cer·at·ed/ (in-kahr´ser-at?ed) imprisoned; constricted; subjected to incarceration. in·car·cer·at·ed adj. Confined or trapped, as a hernia. individuals. They also ensure the safety and security of prisoners and work in conjunction with psychologists, social workers or other mental health professionals. Requirements: Must be at least 18 (21 in some areas) with a high school diploma A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED. . College education preferred. Most states require candidates to successfully complete academy training within the first year of employment. This training includes intensive study and some physical fitness activities. Salary: Salaries vary by state. They start as low as $12,000 in Arkansas and as high as $35,000 in New Jersey. The average is $23,000. Contact: The Corrections Connection--the largest online resource for news and information in corrections. www.corrections.com legal nurse consultant Legal nurse consultants use medical knowledge and paralegal training to assist in personal injury and civil law cases. According to the Department of Labor, the paralegal profession is one of the five fastest growing occupations in the U.S., and the employment outlook for legal nurse consultants reflects this growth. Recently, firms specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice Improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional. and general litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. law as well as insurance companies and corporate legal departments are using legal nurse consultants instead of expensive consulting physicians. The addition of legal nurse consultants has become an integral part of a firm's legal team. Requirements: A registered nurse's license is required and a bachelor of science degree in a related field from an accredited college is recommended. The American Nurses Association American Nurses Association, n.pr professional organization of registered nurses created to encourage high standards in nursing care, pro-mote nursing as a profession, and lobby Congress for issues of concern to nurses. also recommends that nurse legal consultants pass a certification exam to increase marketability. Salary(*): Entry level: $28,000-$38,000 Mid level: $41,000-$46,000 Executive: $50,000 and up (*) Estimates provided by the Rochester, New York This article is about the city of Rochester in Monroe County. For the town in Ulster County, see Rochester, Ulster County, New York. Rochester, once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City or , Legal Nurses Network. Contact: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC AALNC American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants ), 4700 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025-1485. Request the brochure "What Is A Legal Nurse Consultant?" 847-375-4713 www.aalnc.org computer programmer According to the federal government, an average of 95,000 computer scientists, systems analysts and programmers will be needed every year between now and 2005. Programmers skilled in database software made by Oracle, C, C++, Visual Basic and Java are the hottest commodities and will continue to be highly desired in upcoming years. Computer professionals with both UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and Window NT operating system know-how are also high on the list. In addition, companies demand experts in the older COBOL COBOL: see programming language. COBOL in full Common Business-Oriented Language. High-level computer programming language, one of the first widely used languages and for many years the most popular language in the business community. and FORTRAN languages to tackle the world's Year 2000 (Y2K See Y2K problem and Y2K compliant. Y2K - Year 2000 ) computer problems. Requirements: Computer science degrees at any level (B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.) are highly desired. However, almost 2% of 1997's nontechnical graduates ended up in computer programming spots. Companies also want candidates with excellent communication skills as well as real work experience--whether it's from summer internships, co-ops or part-time jobs. Salary: Entry level: $30,588-$43,860 Mid level: $42,580-$61,799 Executive: $59,590-$88,566 Contact: Black Data Processing Associates See BDPA. (body) Black Data Processing Associates - (BDPA) A non-profit professional association, founded in 1975 to promote positive influence in the information technology (IT) industry and how it affects African Americans. Thought Leaders (BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates, Greenbelt, MD, www.bdpa.org) A membership organization founded in 1975 by Earl A. Pace Jr. and David Wimberly. It is the largest national professional organization representing minorities in the information industry with more than 55 chapters. ), 1111 14th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. 800-727-BDPA www.bdpa.org More hot j-o-b-s to Consider Instructors, Coaches, Sports and Physical Trainers Description Instruct groups or individuals in sports activities. Also help participants improve sports skills. Requirements On-the-lob training. Salary Average: $11 per hour (does not represent college-level coaching). Healthcare information Specialist Description Ensure patient records are accurate and organized. Job levels in the field are directly related to educational experience. Requirements Experience with database management programs. Salary Average salaries start at 527,500, rising to high $30s with experience. Directors' salaries generally range from 570,000 to 575,000. Actuary Descritption Help insurance firms set rates by calculating the probabilities of death, sickness, injury, disability, unemployment, retirement and property loss. Requirements A bachelor's degree in mathematics or a business-related field. Graduates with a background in statistics, economics, finance, computer science or insurance are most sought after by employers. Salary Starting salaries for those with a bachelor's degree average $31,800. Salaries for associate-level actuaries hover around $46,000, while Fellows (advanced actuaries) earn an average of $65,000 annually. Home Health Aide Description Assist the elderly, disabled or ill with housekeeping, shopping and medical care. Requirements May require completion of a competency test after 75 hours of classroom instruction and practical training. Salary Average: 56-510 per hour. hands-on experience Tracey A. Adams is assistant vice president in the business and professional division at Citibank in New York. The 34-year-old serves some 100-200 clients in the North Bronx/North Manhattan area, which includes Harlem. As relationship manager, she hosts seminars and gives presentations to promote business expansion in the community. "/call myself a new-wave banker because I focus on my customers' total business needs," Adams explains. "Whether my clients require telephone service, computer equipment or financing, I link them with the correct business contacts to help them grow their businesses." Bill Roberts, a marketing associate for Nestle USA, helps manage the candy Spree. The company recruited Roberts after he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. The 26-year-old Detroit native has had four assignments and has worked in Glendale, California, and St. Louis during his four years with the candy manufacturer. "it's very common for marketing professionals to switch brands or categories to broaden their overall experience," Roberts comments. "The job is ever-changing and requires working with various departments to make your brand a success." Gordon Mahon, a combat systems engineer for Planning Consultants Inc. in Arlington, Virginia, solves operating problems with the Navy's guided missiles, cruisers and destroyers. The 27-year-old obtained an engineering degree from New York's Polytechnic University and says his effective communication skills are vital in the industry. '"As an engineer, I can't only be concerned with my technical expertise," Mahon insists. "The information I deliver must also be accurate or the results could be fatal." Josette Miller is a pharmacist for Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, Florida. The 29-year-old obtained her bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy A college of pharmacy generally refers to a tertiary educational institution (or part of such an institution) which is involved in the education of future pharmacists and pharmaconomists. in 1990 and is currently working on her doctorate in pharmacy at the University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. . Miller believes this is a great time to enter the profession because, "today's pharmacists work more intimately with physicians to provide optimal medical care. They don't just fill prescriptions." |
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