Jobs in high demand

[rob56789]

Hey guys i am looking into going back to school to get my bachelors degree i just graduated with my associates in criminal justice. I am thinking of going for something different but i'm not sure what yet. what are some jobs in high demand right now that i could get a degree for and find a job somewhat easily when i get out of school?

 

[deadheadskier]

If I had to do it all over again, I would chose something in the medical field, specifically I would study to be a pharmacist. If I could handle blood and guts, I'd go into nursing. There is a shortage of nurses right now and you are guaranteed a decent paying gig with job security in that field.

 

[riverc0il]

You can do pretty much anything with a business degree. As deadheadskier noted, medical is big, especially nursing. More education is no guarantee of a good job. My significant other finally finished up her bachelors and couldn't find any one that would schedule an interview let alone hire her in the field she majored in. Picked something up in an office pretty quickly though once she gave up on her field. You can go where the jobs go regardless of major, generally. With exception of certain skilled careers in which particular knowledge is required, many recruiters just look for a bachelors and then want to see experience. Bachelor is often the minimum degree but experience is the big hurdle in landing something good right out of college.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Hey guys i am looking into going back to school to get my bachelors degree i just graduated with my associates in criminal justice. I am thinking of going for something different but i'm not sure what yet. what are some jobs in high demand right now that i could get a degree for and find a job somewhat easily when i get out of school?

Anything that has to do with the elderly is in high demand..the oldest of the Baby Boomers are in their early 60s already. Real estate/active adult 55+ communities/medical field/Physical therapy/golf/and leisure industries in general are good.

 

[Greg]

Pursue something you'll enjoy doing, not just "what's hot."

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Pursue something you'll enjoy doing, not just "what's hot."

True dat and if all else fails..Initech is hiring if you're computer literate and named James Taylor or Phil Collins..to take over Michael Boltons position...time love and tenderness...hahahaha

 

[BeanoNYC]

To give you a solid answer to your question: Mortuary Science. It's recession proof. People don't stop dying just because money is tight. Education too. There is always a need for teachers, especially male ones.

Greg is right, though. Do something you will like. Where are you planning on living when you graduate should be considered.

 

[BeanoNYC]

True dat and if all else fails..Initech is hiring if you're computer literate and named James Taylor or Phil Collins..to take over Michael Boltons position...time love and tenderness...hahahaha

They finally rebuilt Initech after the big fire? ...And please don't compare James Taylor or Phil Collins to Michael Bolton.

 

[rob56789]

To give you a solid answer to your question: Mortuary Science. It's recession proof. People don't stop dying just because money is tight. Education too. There is always a need for teachers, especially male ones.

Greg is right, though. Do something you will like. Where are you planning on living when you graduate should be considered.

Yeah i was thinking it would be cool to be a gym/health teacher but i would think that they would be tougher jobs to get because there are fewer gym teachers in school districts than other types of teachers like english history etc.

 

[KingM]

I know what I did. I quit my high-paying but soul-devouring Initech job and bought an inn in VT. Five minutes from Sugarbush and 12 minutes from MRG. :beer:

 

[severine]

Pursue something you'll enjoy doing, not just "what's hot."

I totally agree.

I still don't know what I want to be when I "grow up" and I turned 30 yesterday. My old English professor claimed that locksmithing was the way to go after she got locked out of her house and had a lengthy conversation with the man who got her back into it. Apparently, it's a dying trade. But unless you love what you do, you'll be miserable the rest of your life and no amount of money is worth that. I've been there, it sucks.

 

[tree_skier]

Yeah i was thinking it would be cool to be a gym/health teacher but i would think that they would be tougher jobs to get because there are fewer gym teachers in school districts than other types of teachers like english history etc.

unless you have a in and an opening forget about that speaking from some one who got the bs in pe. Think about new hampshire. UNH graduated about 20 PSU about 75 and ksc about 50 PE majors a year. How many open positions that are new or person leaving the field a year, 1 maybe 2.

Medical is big which can be nursing, radiation tech, dental tech or any number of jobs. I know that mount snow can never find anyone good for thier graphics postion. If you want to get licensed as a hearing instrument specialist I can give you a good job.

 

[ctenidae]

I hear the ski industry may be facing a labor crunch.

 

[drjeff]

Dental hygienists are in very short supply. Fresh out of school starting in the mid 30's per hour around most of New England (some areas much more) variable benefits depending on hour worked/office policies, etc. Of course you have to stick your hands in peoples mouths all day, but hey it's better than being a proctologists assistant!

 

[dmc]

If you go into computers...
Look into Data Security and working in Healthcare...

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

They finally rebuilt Initech after the big fire? ...And please don't compare James Taylor or Phil Collins to Michael Bolton.

Why all three of them are sucky sensitive middle aged bald guys...haha

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

Theres alot of good info on this page for salaries,jobs, locations.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/jobs/2007/index.html

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

To give you a solid answer to your question: Mortuary Science. It's recession proof. People don't stop dying just because money is tight. Education too. There is always a need for teachers, especially male ones.

Greg is right, though. Do something you will like. Where are you planning on living when you graduate should be considered.

I disagree with Mortuary Science..yes the death rate will increase due to the baby boomers but cremations are on the rise big time...being a funeral director is a tough gig and the hours are horrible since you have to be on call alot. Not a very good profession for a skier

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

"Sled: What do you want to be when you grow up?"

"Dad: When I grow up, I want to be a fireman!"

"That's nice son, but you can't do both."

I count myself amongst the very lucky in that I love what I do and I even get paid ok. It took me quite a while and several careers to realize this was where I belong, but hey, at least I'm here. "Love what you do and you'll never work another day in your life."

Health care is really hot, and will continue to be. Particularly areas where medicine and technology meet, such as interventional radiology. PT is tough because of the education requirements are high and the pay is low. However, there is plenty of work and you can get creative: a friend suppliments his PT income as a personal trainer.

Nursing is huge and does not necesarily involve blood and guts. It can also lend itself well to skiing. One, it's portable: there are hospitals everywhere (Think Dartmouth-Hitchcock or Memorial, as examples.) Two, it's 24/7. You can have any schedule you want, and you usually get differential for the nights and weekends. A friend is the Charge Nurse at a local ED and works 3 12 hours days, including every Sat/Sunday. For that she gets nearly $6/hour differential and gets 5 weekends off per year, above and beyond her vacation time. A schedule like that, and you'll forget what a lift line is. Another plus, you'll be surounded by women. (I guess that can work both ways...we have a brother FF who moonlights in the ER. Sometimes, when he comes to work from the "Hen house", we have to put him on a steady diet of testosterone, porn and Spike TV to get him back to normal.)

Enjoying what you do can't be over-emphasised. Since I'm not frequently confused with someone with brains, it's no surprise that it took me "a few" years and careers to get it right. As Riv points out, a business degree looks good to just about every employer.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

Why all three of them are sucky sensitive middle aged bald guys...haha

Phil Collins is a heck of a drummer. That seems to have taken a back seat to his vocals. Some of his side projects, like Brand X featured some serious work behind the kit. http://www.philcollinsfansite.com/phil-collins-brand-x.html