Best Careers for 2010 and How to Transfer to Them

U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the Best Careers for 2010. While unemployment hovers at around 10% and 16 million unemployed people face a paltry 2.5 million job openings each month the good news is that productivity is increasing. Productivity is measured by dividing output by hours worked. Does this mean that employers will not replace the jobs that were eliminated? Productivity allows more to be produced with less capital. Most economists agree that while productivity improvements can produce a short-term increase in unemployment, in the longer run increased productivity will raise the demand for workers and earnings because of the available capital.

Technology, the environment and baby boomers are keeping the job market on its toes. The wave of retiring baby boomers allows for opportunities in the financial planning industry. The field of education is in need of teachers as many boomers retire. As boomers age, there will be increased call for healthcare professionals to care for them. New forms of energy—from water supply to waste management—are seeing strong growth. And technology continues to produce important and popular additions to our daily lives, creating opportunities in the IT sector.

Below are the specific areas where the new economy has opened opportunities in the job market.

Business and Finance

Actuary
Training specialist
Financial adviser
Financial analyst
Market research analyst
Accountant
Loan officer
Public relations specialist
Cost estimator
Meeting planner
Logistician
Comment Print

Healthcare

X-ray technician
Veterinarian
Lab technician
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Registered nurse
Physician assistant
Optometrist
Physical therapist assistant
Dental hygienist
School psychologist

Science and Technology

Computer software engineer
Systems analyst
Network architect
Biomedical engineer
Environmental science technician
Hydrologist
Environmental engineering technician
Civil engineer
Meteorologist

Education and Civic

Firefighter
Mediator
Clergy
Urban planner
Special-ed teacher
Court reporter
Medical and public health social worker
Emergency management specialist
Marriage and family therapist

Creative and Service

Commercial pilot
Technical writer
Funeral director
Security system installer
Landscape architect
Plumber
Film and video editor
Multimedia artist
Gaming manager
Curator

Can you transfer your skills to these industries? Can you be a technical write as opposed to a creative writer? Can you be a public relations specialist for an IT or financial planning industry instead of for a broader business market? Consider where your opportunities are.

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