Senior Economist for the Federal Reserve says construction jobs will increase in 2012 while the fast growing markets of 2011 such as energy will slow slightly.
It is a short interesting article. You can read it here.
Peruse any newspaper’s employment section and you will find numerous IT job openings. A quick search on Internet sites such as Monster or CareerBuilder may yield thousands of results. Although there are many career options in IT, not all positions are equal, possess the same room for advancement or require the same amount of skill and training.
A number of emerging IT opportunities include a hybridization of skills which include, but are not limited to some level of detailed IT knowledge. With the great diversity of options available, it is important to weigh the options and be aware of emerging job profiles.
Entry Level Options
Many two year colleges and online certificate programs provide the necessary training for entry level positions such as data entry, help desk assistant, entry level programmers and database administrators, as well as numerous entry level software developers and web design workers. Every industry utilizes IT professionals and many emerging job descriptions include a wider set of skills with an emphasis on team building and communication to better meet the needs of an increasingly diverse global marketplace.
Career Advancement
Since the early 1970’s when Macintosh computers utilized the first microprocessor chip in mass production of desktop computers, the field of Information Technology has grown exponentially to include thousands of job descriptions. Many companies offer advanced certificate training or reimbursement for continuing education. Professional organizations offer networking opportunities for professionals to explore a great diversity of careers. From the health professions to the auto industry and from the entertainment field to the construction industry, IT jobs are available in every discipline with a number of career advancement opportunities in a myriad of specialty fields.
Emerging Opportunities
For professionals seeking cutting edge IT jobs, the growing field of cyber security offers quick advancement and ample opportunity. The competition is intense for top jobs that require high security clearance and Masters degrees or higher. But there are entry level jobs that can lead to bigger and better opportunities over time, many with governmental as well as private entities.
While many opportunities exist in Internet and database security, there are other emerging IT job descriptions that require a combination of skills and experience that can be obtained in a variety of ways including on the job training, internships, online degree programs, and other forms of advanced training. Feel free to browse this resource for more options.
While there are many fields that promise rapid growth, IT offers over three decades of ongoing growing opportunity in nearly all fields. In recent years IT professionals have become valuable components of team problem-solving initiatives that span a wider range of skills than traditional IT jobs of a couple decades ago. Emerging opportunities in cyber security and the integration of tech fields with corporate communications and more integrated customer support will continue to offer the next generation of IT professionals continued opportunities within the expanding setting of global business.
This post was provided by Villanova University’s online programs. Villanova offers IT security training 100% online which will also help individuals prep for their CISSP certification exam.
This year, many of my clients asked me about starting
Their own part or full time business.
Some of my clients feel that the security of
working for a big company is no longer there.
And those clients realize that
working FOR themselves could be a fantastic investment
IN themselves.
And I agree!
So I (literally) jumped through hoops to set up an
interview with 7-figure small business coach
Kendall Summerhawk to discuss how people (just like you)
start and run profitable and satisfying
part or full time businesses, and specifically, how to tell
if you are cut out to be an entrepreneur.
You can listen to this brand new 60 minute interview here:
http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/W7tFrnCk
PLUS Kendall put up a special video series you can
access too titled: Money Blocks & Breakthroughs
and she has given us all permission to view it for free.
You can access it here:
http://tinyurl.com/MaryElizabethVideos
If you have ever wondered about starting your own business
you definitely want to hear this VERY candid interview and
watch this video series!
Normally my “Ask the Expert” teleseminar calls are
only available to Job Search Success System members
(www.job-searchsystem.com), but I am gifting this
to everyone on my list because I believe this call
is going to help a lot of people.
Merry Christmas!
Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERW, MCD
Want to know how my clients are getting their dream jobs and dream salaries right NOW in this economy?
Just download a copy of my latest ebook (for free!): The 21st Century Job Search at www.thecareerartisan.com.
Please feel free to pass this book on to your friends or family who might need help in their job search right now.
-Mary Elizabeth
I just released my brand new ebook in my Career Artisan Series! Its titled: The 21st Century Job Search.
You can buy it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, but I would rather give it to you for free here:
If you like it, please consider writing a short review on Amazon kindle, okay? Please help me spread the word that there is a BETTER way to conduct a job search in today’s tough market…one that actually WORKS! Lets empower jobseekers everywhere….
ENJOY!
FINALLY! I am hosting a very special call for my list titled:
Overcoming Job Search Hurdles.
Last month I received hundreds of responses to my question: what troubles you most about your job search? In this upcoming call I have been preparing to reveal to you solutions that will help you overcome your job search challenges PLUS a couple VERY special surprises including something I have been working very hard on that I am going to give to you for free.
Sign up here:
http://www.job-searchsystem.com/teleseminar.html
Your questions answered:
Are you feeling discriminated against due to your age?
Not landing any interviews – feel like there are no jobs out there?
Having a hard time conducting an effective job search while currently employed?
Is your job search dragging on forever?
Can’t find leads in the hidden job market?
Having a hard time changing industries?
Hate to network?
Depressed and demotivated?
Boy have I got some news for you…
You can sign up here for free now:
http://www.job-searchsystem.com/teleseminar.html
Can’t wait to see you on the call!
-Mary Elizabeth
Just wanted to share this article on FINS about resumes for career changers. I was quoted as well as several other industry professionals. (thanks WSJ!)
You can view all the tips here.
Are you wondering if your resume stacks up?
My friend Kevin Kermes is hosting a free webinar tomorrow titled: Fixing the Bad Resume You Don’t Know You Have.
You can grab your seat here now.
I have sat in on this webinar before. It is excellent so if you want some great info from an insider that truly knows what he is talking about – be sure to sign up!
-Mary Elizabeth
Mark Hovind, President of Jobbait.com – a service for high six and seven figure executives, published this excellent (and provocative) piece on executive job search tips titled: Real Executives Never Look Tasteless & Cheap.
Read it here:
http://jobbait.com/a/real-executives.html
I like the way Mark covers seemingly small points that can work against you in a job search including what kind of paper to use when printing out your resume, thank you cards, telephone connections and even email addresses.
I agree with every one of his points. And the best thing is – once you know what to do you are empowered to make the right decisions – confident and moving forward knowing that you look the part 100%. Very important tips in today’s tough job market.
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 2:36pm CDT
Texas added 251,900 jobs in the private sector for the year ending in June, said the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
Texas’ 3 percent growth rate beats the nation’s rate of 1.7 percent.
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area posted an annual employment growth rate of 2 percent for the period and ranked ninth among Texas metro areas.
Texas’ mining and logging sector ranked first in job creation, posting an annual employment growth rate of 16.8 percent and the construction industry was second with 30,900 new jobs with a 5.4 percent growth rate.
Want to find your next executive career position in Texas? Learn how to find better jobs faster by tapping into the hidden job market here
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