Transcript Keys to a Successful Career Transition

Employment Trends and Hot Careers
Presented by Ms. Markell R. Steele, Career Counselor
Futures in Motion, Inc.
[email protected]
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Trends
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Layoffs
“Traditional” careers don’t seem stable anymore
Economy is in turmoil
Job seekers are scared about the future
Technology Advancements and Social Media Tools
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The Problem with Labor Market
Information
• Projections based on past performance of economic
indicators & 2 year time-frames
• Exceptions always exist
• Somewhat reliable- have to drill down
Bottom line- job seekers need to do their homework
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Top 15 Fastest Growing Occupations
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Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Forensic Science Technicians
Skin Care Specialists
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Home Health Aides
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Traffic Technicians
Physical Therapist Assistants
Pharmacy Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Top 15 Occupations
with Most Annual Openings
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Retail Salespersons (26,160)
Cashiers (19,130)
Waiters and Waitresses (18,010)
Office Clerks, General (13,830)
Personal and Home Care Aides (12,510)
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (12,090)
Customer Service Representatives (11,160)
Registered Nurses (9,900)
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (9,320)
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (9,320)
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8,140)
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (7,930)
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (7,400)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (7,140)
General and Operations Managers (6,630)
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15 Top Highest Paying Jobs
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Family and General Practitioners ($69.28)
Lawyers ($63.19)
Natural Sciences Managers ($61.37)
Dentists, General ($61.28)
Engineering Managers ($60.97)
Marketing Managers ($60.41)
Computer and Information Systems Managers ($58.96)
Air Traffic Controllers ($57.28)
Pharmacists ($57.17)
Computer and Information Scientists, Research ($56.58)
Petroleum Engineers ($55.83)
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers ($55.48)
Mathematicians ($52.85)
Human Resources Managers, All Other ($52.19)
Financial Managers ($50.90)
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Industries in Focus
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Construction related to infrastructure
Green Industry
Medical Information Technology
Education
Energy and Utilities
Federal Government
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Emerging Job Opportunities
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Air Quality Specialist: $58,380
Climate Change Director: $78,390
Conservationist: $33,520
Construction Workers: $55,950
Electrical Engineers: $79,240
Mechanical Engineers: $72,300
Sales Representatives: $68,270
Accountants and Auditors: $57,060
Information Systems Managers: $108,070
Tax/Revenue Agents: $46,920
Civil Drafters: $43,310
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Civil Engineers: $71,710
Construction Managers: $76,230
Surveyors: $51,630
Laboratory Technicians: $34,270
Medical Research Scientists: $64,200
Registered Nurses: $60,010
Database Administrators: $67,250
Medical Transcriptionists: $31,250
Software Developers: $89,070
Obama Joborama
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-obama_job_o_rama-783
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Skills Employers Need
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People and Self-Management
Communication
Leadership/Management
Analytical/Problem-solving
Creativity and Initiative
Technical and Scientific
Flexibility
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What Job Seekers Can Do to Discover
Opportunities
• Find the match assessing skills, interest,
relevant experience
• Research Industries
• Research Potential Employers
• Identify Employment Growth Areas
• Network
• Conduct Information Interviews
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Employment Trends and Labor
Market Information Sources
California Employment Development Department
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
6 Fields That Stand to Benefit From the Stimulus Plan: How Job Seekers Can Benefit, Too
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_fields_that_stand_to_benefit_from_stimulus_plan-765
Obama Job-O-Rama
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-obama_job_o_rama-783
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Plan – By the Numbers
http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/recovery_plan_metrics_report_508.pdf
Jobs in All 50 States- White House Blog
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog_post/jobs_in_all_fifty_states/
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Questions?
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Job Search and Career Transition Resources
Available from
Futures in Motion, Inc.
Fast Track Your Career Programs
http://www.futures-in-motion.com/future_motion_package.php
Online Career Information Links
http://futures-in-motion.com/extranet/online_resource.php
Career Audios
http://www.futures-in-motion.com/products.php
Career Articles
http://www.futures-in-motion.com/article_archive.php
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