Where Are The Jobs?
If you have been following the economic conditions these days it seems like day in and day out just more of the same?bad news. Just recently, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that
job losses exceed expectations. While the job loss increase was slightly higher than expected, it signifies that the turbulence is not over yet. So it may seem anyway. Well fret not for there are jobs that remain in demand even while other companies continue to reduce head count.
Industries with
jobs in demand include:
Sales Representative and related jobs
Science and Engineering
Healthcare Industry (especially nursing, radiology technicians, etc.)
Information Technology
Energy driven by clean energy initiative i.e. green collar jobs
If you may have lost your job or otherwise believe your job is in jeopardy, due to slowing sales with your employer, it might be a good idea to look into one of the industries mentioned earlier. If all else fails, then as the saying goes �when in Rome, do as the Romans do�� so if your potential is in another industry and you are laid off, then why not take this time to retrain yourself? If your
new job or career aspiration requires certification - go for it! Depending on the type of certification, you can likely obtain it during your lay off period. Do you need more incentive? How about this�did you know that many states have implemented a
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) initiative, which essentially will pay 100% of the cost to retrain you in your new job? What is the catch? Just one - you will need to select a job or career choice that your local Department of Labor has deemed to be �in demand.� Undoubtedly, the WIA program is something to look into�especially for those who require short-term retraining.
As for those pondering the thought of
changing careers, which requires a more long-term investment, such as obtaining a college degree or obtaining an additional degree, there, is no better time to do it than now! Reason being � small businesses, entrepreneurial endeavors and �growing� companies may experience some slowness for a while but will rebound and continue to pursue growth over the next few years. Thus, with some hard work and timing you will likely find yourself stepping back into the job market during the �bullish� times.
Regardless of the route you choose, one thing is for certain, you must get started on a plan of action now. Both a short-term and long-term plan minimizes your exposure to these questionable economic times. So take a moment to reflect � just be sure not to �study long � study wrong.�