18种快速成长的职业

18 种快速成长的职业 作者简介：乔克洛斯比是作家、编辑，从 2003 年，他的一些文章陆续发表。他曾是一位资深编辑、产品经理。克洛斯比获得奥本大 学新闻学文学学士。 看到这个题目，一定让很多老员工感到有些紧张。事实上，在劳动力市场呢，很多新兴行业正在成长，未来几年，有成千上万的工作 出现。所以，无论你是刚刚走入职场，还是有了一些年的工作经验，或是想尝试一些新的工作，这十八种工作是你不错的选择。 图 2.家庭健康助手 家庭健康助手是为家庭个人提供一些服务，比如医疗、照顾老人、残疾人或慢性病等，需要懂得一些基本的理疗知识。美国劳工部预 计，到 2020 年，家庭健康助手将需要 1300000 人。想成为一名家庭健康助手，需要 75-180 小时的培训，根据工作绩效支付。 图 3.生物医学工程师 生物医学工程师是尖端的医疗技术工作，比如假肢、成像、诊断设备、新的药物疗法、手术程序等。从 2010-2020 年，对于生物医 学工程师的需求预计将增长 62%，达到 25400 个工作。大多数生物医学工程师的要求有博士学位，所以，刚开始研究生申请的话，平 均工资是 81540 美元。预计需求人数在增长。 图 4.泥瓦匠 简单地说，泥瓦匠就是用水泥、石头等来堆转头或石块等。你不需要任何正规的教育，就可以成为一个石匠，但是你必须首先成为一 名学徒。最好的方式通过学徒，现场经验积累。学徒计划，包括课堂培训、在职经验等，通常需要三年可以完成。 图 5.兽医 兽医需要在兽医实验室工作，比如放射、麻醉、手术护士、客户教育等。职责包括提供紧急援助，收集实验室样品、做 X 射线等任务。 预计到 2020 年需求将增长 52%，在加利福尼亚地区有大量的就业机会。成为一名兽医，需要两年的大专学历，或者兽医学校的认可， 并且通过国家兽医技术员考试。考虑开一个诊所，或者在动物医院获得相关经验。 图 6.牙科医生 牙科医生就是帮助清洁牙齿，今天，许多职业机会存在牙科医生办公室，从精深的研究、教学、或者是牙科设备制造等。牙科医生的 工作岗位增长 38%，从 2010 年到 2020 年，超过了 250000 个。这个工作需要两年的大专学历，但是四年制本科更好。必须参加国家 相关考试，并获得国家级的认可与认证考试。 图 7.会计师 会计师就是财务记录，财务报表分析，遵守国家相关税法，评估金融效率等。合理报税就是其中一部分。到 2020 年，这个领域需求 将增长 16%，会计师至少需要学士学位。会计或相关专业学位，必须美国注册会计师协会的统一考试。 图 8.木匠 木匠大致分为两类，木工装配和安装窗门，其它框架安装等。室内工作室的铺设地板，或者安装门柜。到 2020 年，木工需求将增长 20%，一个学徒，可以积累许多木工工作经验。加入木工协会，需要 144 个技术培训，包括基本的木工、制图、教学、建筑、安全等。 图 9.公共关系 公共关系就是帮助客户、员工、供应商、或其它媒体提供信息服务。这需要社会媒体管理、媒体公关、公共关系和危机管理等知识。 到 2020 年公共关系行业需求将增加 21%，入门竞争会很激烈。一般要求六年以上工作经验。获得相关领域学士学位，比如公共关系、 市场营销等。 图 10.医务人员 超市诊断，也被称为医学超生，就是使用无创性声波技术在医疗成像上。在医院的超声检查、诊所或实验室，专业心脏检查、消化系 统或产前护理等。到 2020 年就业增长 44%。需要最少两年大专学历，或者完成超生诊断临床培训要求。并获得美国注册的医学超生诊 断顶级认证等。平均工资是 65800 美元，这是高薪职业之一。 图 11.活动策划 活动策划就是帮助策划，比如婚礼、宴会、政府活动等。策划者帮助会议、政府官员机构等策划一些组织活动，地点是在酒店或其它 场所。大多数策划需要本科学历。有各种行业组织、活动策划协会等都提供认证。通常情况下，活动策划从助理做起，最终做到项目管 理。 图 12.市场研究分析师 市场研究分析师就是帮助公司识别与建立一个潜在的消费者，以及价格。帮助分析市场情况，从地方到国际市场。工作内容涵盖广告、 销售、研究、公共关系等。到 2020 年，市场研究分析师的职位增长 41%。需要至少本科学位。毕业后需要一定的实习。 图 13.金融分析师 金融分析师就是帮助企业或个人提供一定的指导与投资决策。帮助分析业绩评估，股票、债券、市场、企业、其它各类的投资。到 2020 年，预计增长 23%。入门需要至少管理硕士或金融硕士。需要相关认证考试。 图 14.玻璃安装工 玻璃切割、安装、或者修理窗户玻璃的工作。通常，需要了解美国住宅与商业的各种玻璃，彩色玻璃、艺术设施等，了解私人和公共 空间等。到 2020 年，预计增长 42%。需要从学徒开始，至少 18 岁，具有高中或同等学力，并且肯吃苦。加利福尼亚有很多玻璃工的 工作，在伊利诺伊也有一些娱乐场所需要。 图 15.口译笔译 口译笔译需要了解语言，还有不同文化。工作略有不同，翻译工作仅与文字打交道，而口语与口语有关。到 2020 年，预计增长 42%，这些工作需要你至少流利掌握两门以上语言与文化。参加相关培训，比如会议、一些课程来提高你的技能。认证也是重要的，虽 然没有普遍的认证要求。 图 16.婚姻家庭治疗师 婚姻与家庭咨询师，帮助家庭夫妇解决一些棘手问题，比如抑郁症、物质滥用或个人情感危机。平均工资是 45720 美元，工作要求 有相关教育，到 2020 年，预计增长 41%。婚姻与家庭治疗师至少需要博士学位，临床培训和实习经历。完成实习，并从实习者中挑选 出。 图 17.职业治疗助理 注册职业治疗师，就是帮助所有的患者，比如儿童、中风患者等克服身体、心理、情感等方面的问题，并恢复维持日常生活与工作技 能。在医院、康复中心、学校、医疗机构工作。到 2020 年，需求预计增长 43%。需要完成两年制的认证，完成职业治疗助理的学位课 程，并在全国各地社区学院实习。获得学士学位，通过国家考试。 图 18.物理治疗师 物理治疗师，就是帮助腿部受伤的病人提供后续的康复护理。帮助他们减少疼痛，增加血液循环，增加活动强度，减少损伤等。到 2020 年，就业机会预计增长 39%。需要硕士或博士学位。从申请学校、志愿者或康复中心的候选人中选拔出。 图 19.物理治疗助理师 与物理治疗助理一起工作，帮助实现康复治疗。通过各种疗法，比如运动、按摩、水疗、电疗等，到 2020 年，预计需求增加 46%。 需要获得两年的学位，需要一些初步经验。 18 Fast-Growing Careers: How to Get Started Viewing 1 of 19 Recent headlines about the struggling job market are enough to make even the most seasoned employee nervous. But behind that doom and gloom is a bright spot in the job market: A number of industries are growing quickly and plan to hire thousands of workers in the coming years. So, whether youre just starting your career, seeking more job security, or looking to try something new, consider these 18 promising career paths. Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Home Health Aides Home health aides provide in-home personal and sometimes medical care to the elderly, disabled or chronically ill, doing everything from performing household tasks to helping with physical therapy exercises. In 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated that 1.3 million home health jobs would be added by 2020. To become certified as a home health aide, youll need 75 to 180 hours of training, depending on the state. Rather than pay for a certification program, seek out jobs at home health agencies that provide training (most do), saving you time and money. Biomedical Engineers Biomedical engineers develop or “engineer” cutting-edge medical technology and care like prostheses, imaging and diagnostic equipment, new drug therapies and surgical procedures. From 2010 to 2020, the number of biomedical engineering jobs is expected to grow 62 percent to 25, 400 jobs. While there is no official education requirement, the majority of biomedical engineers hold a doctorate. So start by applying to grad school. The payoff? Median pay for biomedical engineers was $81, 540 in 2010, two and half times higher than the national average. Hemera Technologies/AbleS/Getty Images Masons Simply put, masons use mortar or natural weight to join bricks, blocks, tiles or stones together, creating everything from walls and floors to roads and pathways. Specific disciplines include cement, stone, plaster or brick masonry. Hit hard in the 2008 recession, the masonry workforce is expected to grow by 60 percent this decade. You wont need any formal education to become a mason, but you should get an apprenticeship. The surest way to earn an apprenticeship is through proven, on-site experience. Apprenticeship programs, which include classroom training and on-the-job experience, typically take three years to complete. Dental Hygienists Sure, dental hygienists assist dentists with teeth cleaning. But today, a host of career opportunities exists outside the dentists office from helming research studies and teaching to working for manufacturers of cutting-edge dental equipment. And its not just the job description thats expanding: The number of jobs for dental hygienists is expected to grow 38 percent to more than 250, 000 jobs from 2010 to 2020. The job requires a two-year associate degree, but a four-year bachelors degree will open more doors professionally. Students must then sit for a national licensing exam and several state-level licensing and certification exams (varies). Accountants Accountants specialize in maintaining financial records, dissecting financial statements for accuracy and compliance with the law, assessing financial systems for efficiency, and yes, preparing tax returns and thats just part of it. The field will grow about 16 percent by 2020. Accountants need at least a bachelors degree in accounting or a related field and have to pass the Uniform CPA Examination from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Carpenters Carpenters are generally divided into two classes. Rough carpenters assemble the frameworks of buildings and install windows and doorways, among other framing projects. Finish carpenters specialize in interior work like laying floors or installing cabinets. Many do both. Carpentry jobs are expected to grow 20 percent by 2020. An apprenticeship helps you get your foot in the door though many pick up the carpentry trade on the job. For entry into unions or construction associations, apprentices need 144 hours of technical training, including training in basic carpentry, blueprints, mathematics, building codes, safety and first aid. Communications Managers A communications manager organizes and disseminates company information to customers, employees, vendors, the media or others. It could mean managing social media, media relations, public relations or crisis communications, among other responsibilities. Positions within the public relations industry are expected to increase 21 percent by 2020. Entry-level competition in this field is stiff, but thats where to start at the assistant or coordinator level (manager jobs usually call for six years of experience). To land this job, get a bachelors degree in a related field (journalism, public relations, marketing, etc.). Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Diagnostic sonography, also referred to as “medical ultrasound, ” uses noninvasive sound-wave technologies for medical imaging. Sonographers work in hospitals, clinics or labs, and have specializations in heart, digestive system or prenatal care, to name a few. The government projects 44 percent job growth by 2020. Youll need a two-year associate degree before you can complete the diagnostic sonography clinical training requirements and ultimately qualify for top-level certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. With an average salary of $65, 800, this is one of the highest-paying careers a two-year degree will afford. Event Planners Event planners help conceptualize and carry out weddings, parties and corporate and government events. Event planners could be responsible for organizing company retreats, conventions, meetings of government officials or agencies, or events for hotels or other venues. The government predicts a 44 percent increase in event planning jobs by 2020. Theres no official education requirement, but most event planners have a bachelors degree. Various trade organizations, like the Event Planners Association, also offer certification. Typically, event planners begin their careers at the assistant level, working up to project lead and, ultimately, event management. Marketing Research Analysts Market research analysts help companies identify and establish a potential consumer base that will purchase their products, and at what price. To do so, they analyze market conditions from the local to international levels. The job can span advertising, sales, research and public relations. Market research analyst positions will grow 41 percent by 2020. A degree in marketing is obviously advantageous, but its possible to enter the field with any type of bachelors degree. Getting an internship - pre- or post-grad - helps, even if its unpaid. Financial Analysts Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, markets, companies and other types of investments. The government expects 23 percent growth in the field by 2020. How to get started? A bachelors degree is required for entry-level positions, but advancing your career often means obtaining a masters in business administration or finance. Once youve landed a job, your company will likely sponsor you to take and pass the required licensing or certification exams. Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images Glaziers Glaziers cut, install or repair glass usually windows in both residential and commercial s. Specialty glaziers might work with stained glass or create art glass installations for private and public spaces. Glazing careers are expected to grow more than 42 percent by 2020. To get started, get an apprenticeship. Youll need to be at least 18 years old, have a high school degree or equivalent, and have the physical ability to handle the rigors of the job. California has the most glazier jobs, but glazier jobs in Illinois pay best. Interpreters interpreters solely with the spoken word. The field is expected to grow 42 percent by 2020. These jobs require fluency in at least two languages and their cultures. Enroll in college training programs, conferences or other courses to refine your skills. Certification is important, though no universal certification is required. Marriage &Family Therapists Licensed marriage and family therapists work with families and couples to help them deal with troubling issues like depression, substance abuse or personal crises. With a median wage of $45, 720, job is considered underpaid considering educational requirements and job responsibility, but the number of positions is expected to grow 41 percent by 2020. Marriage and family therapists need at least a masters degree, postgraduate clinical training and a supervised internship to get licensed. To get the internship, you must secure an MFT internship number from the state regulating board. Andrea Morini/Digital Vision/Getty Images Occupational Therapy Assistants Working under the supervision of registered occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help patients of all ages from children with learning disorders to recovering stroke victims overcome physical, mental, developmental or emotional disabilities to develop, recover or maintain daily life and work skills. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, medical offices and, sometimes, the patients home. The number of jobs should increase 43 percent by 2020. To get started in this field, enroll in one of more than 200 accredited two-year occupational therapy assistant degree programs at community colleges across the country. After graduating with an Applied Associate Science degree, youll need to pass a national board exam to become licensed. Read Physi