Listed below are some cutting-edge careers which are both viable now and poised for future growth, mking them ahead-of-the-curve careers, according to the latest US News and World Report information:
Asian Business Development Specialist
Behavioral Geneticist
Computational Biologist
Data Miner
Emergency Manager
Green-collar Specialist
Health Information Specialist
Immigration Specialist
Offshoring Manager
Patient Advocate
Simulation Developer
Solar Installer
Wellness Coordinator
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-careers/2008/12/04/ahead-of-the-curve-careers-2008.html
Before you dismiss all of these job opportunities as being impossible for you to fill, look more closely. Many skills are transferrable and we invite you to find what skills you have which can mutate into another career path. For instance, if you have data-entry experience, you could probably become a Data Miner. Most people with management experience could adapt to becoming emergency managers with little training (as emergency implies that there will be some learning on the job). If you have any health-care education or experience (nurse assistant, health technician, even clerical experience in a health-care setting), take a gander at Wellness Coordinator, Health Information Specialist, and Patient Advocate. If you have roofing experience, become a Solar Installer. And if you speak Spanish, an Asian or an African language, there might be a position for you with an immigration law firm as an Immigration Specialist.
Do not think that because your present job doesn't fit the exact title of the job specifications that you're out of luck. Do a bit more digging. Do some research to find out what the requirements of a job are before you dismiss yourself as underqualified. Discover what a Solar Green-collar Specialist and a Simulation Developer do. You might meet some of those qualifications, and some employers will provide on-the-job training if all other requirements can be met. A willingness to learn is key in any position one holds, and your enthusiasm for undertaking a new career path could be the difference between a "No thank you," and "You're hired!" If you have business experience AND speak an Asian language, definitely look at becoming an Asian Business Development Specialist. In other words, don't focus upon your limitations, but look at your possibilities, and don't be afraid! As you can see from the jobs listed above, only 2 (Behavioral Geneticist, Computational Biologist) require specific college degrees (Genetics and Biology). If you possess either of these degrees, you should look to see how you might be able to qualify for one of those positions. Quickly!
A personal example: When I interviewed for my first administrative job, I was asked what kind of mangement, supervisorial, or administrative experience I had. I was told that my reply - that although I had no such educational or paid experience, I had run a household of 8+ (husband, 6 children, 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 turtles or fish), keeping track of appointments and schedules, making sure bills were paid and meals were prepared (while holding down a full-time job and going to school) - convinced the interview committee to hire me. That, and the resume that I had written for myself. When I retired, over 22 years later, from another organization, I directed 9 departments, with hundreds of employees. I had also kept my resume writing skills honed, and was able to begin a new career with www.affordable-resumes.com.
I thought outside the box. You, too, can, and should, think outside the box. Don't limit yourself. http://www.affordable-resumes.com asks in-depth quesions to help you better define, or redefine your qualifications. We are committed to helping you succeed.
Before you dismiss all of these job opportunities as being impossible for you to fill, look more closely. Many skills are transferrable and we invite you to find what skills you have which can mutate into another career path. For instance, if you have data-entry experience, you could probably become a Data Miner. Most people with management experience could adapt to becoming emergency managers with little training (as emergency implies that there will be some learning on the job). If you have any health-care education or experience (nurse assistant, health technician, even clerical experience in a health-care setting), take a gander at Wellness Coordinator, Health Information Specialist, and Patient Advocate. If you have roofing experience, become a Solar Installer. And if you speak Spanish, an Asian or an African language, there might be a position for you with an immigration law firm as an Immigration Specialist.
Do not think that because your present job doesn't fit the exact title of the job specifications that you're out of luck. Do a bit more digging. Do some research to find out what the requirements of a job are before you dismiss yourself as underqualified. Discover what a Solar Green-collar Specialist and a Simulation Developer do. You might meet some of those qualifications, and some employers will provide on-the-job training if all other requirements can be met. A willingness to learn is key in any position one holds, and your enthusiasm for undertaking a new career path could be the difference between a "No thank you," and "You're hired!" If you have business experience AND speak an Asian language, definitely look at becoming an Asian Business Development Specialist. In other words, don't focus upon your limitations, but look at your possibilities, and don't be afraid! As you can see from the jobs listed above, only 2 (Behavioral Geneticist, Computational Biologist) require specific college degrees (Genetics and Biology). If you possess either of these degrees, you should look to see how you might be able to qualify for one of those positions. Quickly!
A personal example: When I interviewed for my first administrative job, I was asked what kind of mangement, supervisorial, or administrative experience I had. I was told that my reply - that although I had no such educational or paid experience, I had run a household of 8+ (husband, 6 children, 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 turtles or fish), keeping track of appointments and schedules, making sure bills were paid and meals were prepared (while holding down a full-time job and going to school) - convinced the interview committee to hire me. That, and the resume that I had written for myself. When I retired, over 22 years later, from another organization, I directed 9 departments, with hundreds of employees. I had also kept my resume writing skills honed, and was able to begin a new career with www.affordable-resumes.com.
I thought outside the box. You, too, can, and should, think outside the box. Don't limit yourself. http://www.affordable-resumes.com asks in-depth quesions to help you better define, or redefine your qualifications. We are committed to helping you succeed.
