Expert: Torski Dobson-Arnold - 10/26/2008

Question
"What opportunities are out there in the current crisis?
how to gain otu of this ?"


Answer
Jig:

Fair question.  Based on my review and research on the topic, the top five career areas, according to the US Dept of Labor Statistics, are:

1. Healthcare Professions (Nursing, radiology technician, physical therapists, etc.)

2.  Education Professions (special education, secondary education teachers, etc.)

3.  Sales Professions(pharmaceutical, healthcare, technology, etc.)

4.  Transportation Professions(engineers)

5.  Technology Professions (database administrators, IT security, etc.)


There also seems to be a big push for "green jobs".  Those that work with the environment to create new energy sources, works to correct issues with global warming and the greenhouse effects.

I would suggest though that you take some time to invest in some type of career planning and/or assessment tool to align your interests and current knowledge, skills, and abilities to confirm your interest in these areas and the training necessary to move into one of these specific career areas.

Best of luck to you in all of your career search endeavors!

-Torski