The 10 fastest-growing jobs
Despite its recent woes, tech remains the fastest-growing sector for jobs.
SAN FRANCISCO (Business 2.0 Magazine) - If you're looking for a job that's here to stay, here's a counterintuitive piece of advice: Look into tech. It's one of several sectors on our list that is slated to see the sharpest job growth between now and 2014. You may have heard the bad news about outsourcing, but not every tech job lends itself to the practice. And the most creative and difficult technical work is likely to remain here. Most importantly, retiring baby boomers will deplete the ranks of experienced tech workers, leaving openings for up-and-comers.
Besides technology, education and healthcare are fields that will also see tremendous growth, thanks to the retirement wave and an expanding population to teach and care for. And if you're looking for a raise, think about this: According to economists, jobs that are the most in demand are also the ones that usually see the highest growth in income. To see a photo gallery of the 10 fastest-growing jobs, click here. To see Money magazine's best jobs in America, click here. To send a letter to the editor about this story, click here. |
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