| Millions will be looking for job listings in 2006. It's a big | | | | a teacher be prepared to think outside the traditional |
| help to know where the most openings occur. | | | | classroom. |
| Why? | | | | 3. Pharmacy Work. While it takes years to get the |
| Well, if you're new to the job market . . . or this is | | | | required degree and be certified as a pharmacist, |
| your first job . . . of it's time for you to get serious | | | | there is an amazing array of technical support jobs |
| about making a change . . . then understanding where | | | | that require only a minimum of technical training. |
| your are likely to find job openings can help you | | | | 4. Retail Sales. The holiday season is a terrific time to |
| focus. | | | | break into retail sales on a part-time basis. Many of |
| Even if you have no direct expertise in these | | | | these jobs are converted into full-time after the |
| careers, there are opportunities for transferable skills. | | | | holidays. Moreover, because the turnover is high, |
| These are your work-related capabilities and assets | | | | employers are offering flextime schedules and huge |
| that have application no matter where you work. | | | | employee discounts, especially if your friendly and like |
| These would include managing, accounting, factory | | | | being helpful to customers. |
| work, warehousing, consulting, finances, sales, etc. | | | | 5. Consulting. Opportunities for corporate consulting |
| According to recent reports here are the six areas | | | | are especially good in cost control and information |
| where you can expect to find an above average | | | | technology. Local government and non-profits are |
| number of openings: | | | | using significantly more consultants to cut payroll |
| 1. Medical Assistance. The exploding health care | | | | costs. |
| industry simply doesn't have enough certified talent | | | | 6. Self-employment. If you like to be in control of |
| to go around. So there are unique opportunities to | | | | your time and income, maybe this is the time to |
| break into this industry if you're able to show how | | | | consider an entrepreneurial venture. But if you're not |
| you can translate your capabilities into a response to | | | | quite ready for your own business you can achieve a |
| employer needs. | | | | similar independence by working for a temp agency. |
| 2. Teaching. Because of the critical shortage, if you | | | | This is an incredibly good time to be in the job |
| ever had a dream about becoming a teacher at any | | | | marketplace if you focus your attention on |
| level the are fast lane certification programs to get | | | | employment areas where you have a much better |
| you into the classroom ASAP. If you fancy yourself | | | | chance of landing a job. |