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Written by tatarjob and tatarayub Additional reporting by Neena Samuel and Kathryn M. TyranskiDespite the economic downturn, these careers are still growing.These industries project promise-and jobs-for the future, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Information Network database. 1. Education Math and science teachers will be in demand as the U.S. struggles to compete with other countries in engineering, technology, and medicine. A growing immigrant population means more English-as-a-second-language classes will be needed.Postsecondary teachers - Median salary: $56,120 Education: bachelor’s degree and often a master’s or doctorate Teacher assistants - Median salary: $21,580 Education: some post-secondary education or vocational training Educational, vocational, and school counselors - Median salary: $49,450 Education: secondary education, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s 2. Energy Some of the jobs in this field are the result of projects started a year or more ago. But the real boost will come from the new administration’s commitment to a more efficient national energy system. "Growth of energy consumption around the world will keep this sector strong," says Laurence Shatkin, coauthor of 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs.Power plant operators - Median salary: $56,640 Education: vocational training and several years of on-the-job training Insulation workers - Median salary: $31,280 Education: secondary education ... [more..]

Advising others to change career sounds very simple and a workable proposition. When it comes to us, it becomes one of the toughest decisions to implement. A career change needs lot of mental preparation. If you have a family, that may get disrupted by your career change. The income may stop for some time. The decision itself may turn out to be a wrong one. It needs mental strength to change career. Let us see what it requires. A change of career shifts us from a comfort zone to a zone full of discomfort in the beginning. For a full time production engineer, a change to a career as human resources consultant may need a total about turn, back to school and learning new skills for the new job. Some people change careers so totally that it looks incredible. Let us talk about changes that can be done more smoothly. I am talking about learning about a new career along with the old one and then shifting to the new career slowly. This process also requires mental strength, because it needs lot of extra work. The first barrier that one encounters while thinking of career change is- how did I ... [more..]

Could you hope to live without a career all life despite inheriting a legacy? Career is not just about living out of inherited money, nor is it limited to earning livelihood. Holistically speaking it is the progression of ones working or professional life. Career indeed means a lot these days. Nowadays, parents start grooming their children from the day one she starts her education, guide and help their children choose their career. Choosing and Making a Career To some, choosing a career is as simple as a ready to eat preparation served in a silver bowl, because their career is inherited through legacy. Still they don't spare a stone unturned in their efforts to just pursue it and make successful careers. For example, Henry Ford, who is the third generation person to carry on the legacy of his parents successfully, has toiled hard to expand the empire beyond the Atlantic Ocean. Students should start thinking about their careers while in High School. Career exploring in various fields such as Accountancy, Finance, Law, Engineering and Medical, Business Management etc should be given a serious thought while they are still in College level. Well planning and choosing the appropriate line of study will ... [more..]

While choosing your career, the prime criteria should be based on your personal interest and talent. The career path you choose has to be based on what you enjoy doing. It is also one of the most important decisions you will make as it influences your future. It is imperative that you make every effort to define your goals, interests and the life that you hope to live when you pursue that particular career. You must gather information on various types of careers, the eligibility for pursuing them and ultimately the education to fulfill that requirement. Using The Internet Once you have chosen your career, you need to shape it. This must be done with vision. Utilize every possible resource that can guide, inspire and help develop your choice. The Internet has become one of the most easily accessible and valuable resources today. Tap into all the information that is available on virtually every kind of career. The more informed your decision on a particular career choice, the more likely that you will stay motivated and interested in following it to completion. Evaluate Your Options For students who are aware ... [more..]