what are the best careers in 2010

Where’s the career market going in the next three years? In 2010, what business do you want to be in?

Assuming you’re looking to find a new career, there are two directions you might want to consider: computers and health care.

Why health care?

As baby boomers age, the health care system is facing greater demands, creating better career opportunities. Health care careers are varied, offering lots of options. Within this category, you’ll want to take a close look at fields that cater towards geriatrics.

A lot of careers in medical fields require a little more education than other positions. But it’s worth it when you look at the long-term benefits. There are also often possibilities for part-time employment, especially when considering in-home care and medical transcription.

Pharmacist: To become a pharmacist, you need a Pharm.D. degree which takes about four years of study after you finish college, officially. Unofficially, I have two friends that took their PCATS (the test which most pharmacy schools use to determine admissions) after their sophomore year of undergraduate study and did just fine. (There are positions, such as pharmacy technicians, which require less education.) Employment growth for pharmacist positions is expected to be higher than the average of all occupations past 2010.

Why computers?

Every few months, it seems like there is a brand new career path having to do with computers. Software engineering, website design, IT analysis, new media consultants – they are all lucrative career paths, and are all relatively new. In 2010, there will be jobs we are only dreaming of today.

The key to any computer-related profession is flexibility. You have to be able to cope with rapid changes, learn new technologies and often have a willingness to either travel or telecommute. Outsourcing is a major concern for people looking for technical support positions, etc. Flexibility can deal with these concerns: there is still a need for on-site technicians, and you can take the opportunity to travel to a new country to work there, if you choose. Computers also offer lots of opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Software engineer: Most companies want software engineers with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or practical experience. It’s also expected to be one of the fastest growing careers through 2014.

Just one last thing for you to think about: take a look at this list of the fastest growing occupations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Almost all of these careers are in computers or healthcare.

• Computer software engineers, applications
• Computer support specialists
• Computer software engineers, systems software
• Network and computer systems administrators
• Network systems and data communications analysts
• Desktop publishers
• Database administrators
• Personal and home care aides
• Computer systems analysts
• Medical assistants
• Social and human service assistants
• Physician assistants
• Medical records and health information technicians
• Computer and information systems managers
• Home health aides
• Physical therapist aides
• Occupational therapist aides
• Physical therapist assistants
• Audiologists
• Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors
• Computer and information scientists, research
• Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
• Occupational therapist assistants
• Veterinary technologists and technicians
• Speech-language pathologists
• Mental health and substance abuse social workers
• Dental assistants
• Dental hygienists
• Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school
• Pharmacy technicians

How to find a good job

There are a number of different methods you can use to find a job today. Understanding the different tools which can help you search for jobs will give you an edge over those who limit themselves to a single source.

The first thing you will want to do before looking for job is to write up a good resume. If the job is very professional you will need both a resume and a curriculum vitae. You will also want to make sure you use a cover letter. Resumes should always be submitted for full-time jobs in specialized fields.

Most part-time jobs will not require you to fill out an application. If you are going for a professional position, it is important to realize that your resume is the most important factor in helping you get a job. Writing a resume with poor grammar or spelling errors will get you rejected. You want to make sure you use a nice cover letter. It is also important to make sure the document is printed out on a laser printer if possible. Dot matrix printers and older typewriters will not give your document a professional look.

It is crucial to make sure your cover letters are personalized. Employers receive lots of resumes on a daily basis, and will toss yours in the trash if they feel that it was "mass printed." Print the first and last name of the prospective employer on the cover letter, and make sure it is addressed to them. After you've done this, you will next want to sell yourself to prospective employers. What skills and qualities do you have that will make you a good candidate for the job? Remember, employers get a large number of resumes on a daily basis. It is crucial that you stand out from the crowd in a good way. If you don't give employers a good reason to consider you for a job, it is likely they won't.

Once you have created the perfect resume and cover letter, you will next want to look at the different methods you can use to look for a job. You could look in newspaper ads, magazines. or the internet. The internet is the newest form of media which allows you to look for a good job. In many ways, it is better than newspapers and magazines for a number of reasons. Newspapers and magazines only have so much space in which they can advertise positions. In other words, they are limited. The internet is just the opposite. It is the global information super highway. There are hundreds of websites where you can look through thousands of offers.

As you can see, using the internet to look for a job is a great idea. You will find a much larger selection of jobs, and this will give you more career choices. When an employee is interested in your resume, they will want to conduct an interview. Understanding how to properly give an interview can make the difference between you being hired or rejected. You will obviously want to wear the right clothing. If you are applying for a business job, you will want to wear a suit. After the interview is completed, you will want to make sure you follow up with the employer. It is best to wait about a week before doing this. This will give the potential employer time to think about whether or not they should hire you.