Jobs To Watch Out For In 2010

Posted on Nov 8th 2009, 10:34 am, under Career Advice

The economy is showing signs of improvement, though we're not out of the woods just yet. Fortunately, some industries are seeing a lot of growth, and with the right preparation and education, you might make it in 2010. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has compiled a list of the fields expected to grow the most within the next seven years. Here are a few that are poised to experience a boom:

Retail sales supervisor: Projected growth in this field is good, with over 325,000 new positions for retail supervisors expected open up through 2016. So, if you've already got prior experience in working in retail, you're in luck. Entry requirements for retail sales supervisors aren't as narrow as other occupations. As long as you've got a bachelor's degree of any type, you've got a good chance of landing a job in this field. For those who want a career in higher management, a post-graduate degree in business is recommended. According to the BLS, the mean annual salary for retail sales supervisors was at $39,910 in 2008.

Accounting clerks: Though accountants need state certification in addition to a bachelor's degree, you'll only need an associate's degree in accounting for a job as an accounting clerk. You can even earn this degree online. With a mean annual salary of $33,800, and over 594,000 new jobs opening within the next seven years, this is an industry with great employment opportunities.

Child care workers: If you like being around kids, this may be the career for you. Around 646,000 new child care jobs are expected to open up between now and 2016. With on-the-job training or a brief certification course, you may be able to get an entry-level position. For higher-paying upper management positions, you'll need at least a bachelor's or associate's degree in child care management; the BLS recorded that preschool education administrators took home a mean annual salary of $46,370 in 2008.

Registered nurses: Careers in health care are set to undergo amazing growth. In particular, demand for registered nurses is expected to increase dramatically, with over a million new openings within the next seven years. In addition, qualifying as a registered nurse doesn't require a huge time investment, with many entering the field with an associate's degree instead of spending several years in medical school. Best of all, with a mean annual wage of $65,130 in 2008, you take home a tidy paycheck while providing a valuable service to the community.