Parker's Points
February 2009
Ten Occupations with Good Long Term Job Prospects
Meaningful work is work that is satisfying, enjoyable and rewarding. As you think about your next job, ask yourself what part(s) of your current job is/are really rewarding to you. Ask the same question about all your past jobs. Make a list of those activities that give you a feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment. What kinds of skills are you using in those activities? Can you find some other careers that incorporate those activities or use your skills in a similar way?
Of course you want to find a career path that has a good future. No sense finding a dead end job or one where there are few or no opportunities. Below are 10 careers (with some extras under Health Care Professionals) that were listed in The Kiplinger Letter on January 30th that have good prospects for the future.
- Health Care Professions - There will be a need in the next few years for primary care doctors, dentists, nurses, orderlies, pharmacy techs, home care and nursing aids, physical therapists, physician and dental assistants and mental health counselors.
- Teaching - Post secondary, elementary and teaching assistants
- Computer software engineers
- Data communications analysts
- Systems analysts
- Accountants and Auditors
- Veterinarians and vet technicians
- Management Analysts
- Security guards
- Gaming Investigators
See if any of these attract you. Then look at any other jobs that interest
you. Locate people doing this type of work and make an appointment to talk
to them about their work. With a clear vision of what you want, by doing
enough research on different possibilities and by interviewing people in
jobs you find interesting, you can find the kind of work that will be most
meaningful to you. Wouldn't it be wonderful to look forward to work each
day knowing you were doing exactly the kind of work you enjoyed most? If
you are serious about finding work that is meaningful, I'd love to help
you. Please contact me at asparker@asparker.com or 781-598-0388 for a consultation.