The Best Top Jobs of the Future

If you are planning on going to school to learn skills for a job, you should be aware of the employment prospects for the future. Certain jobs will be hotter than others in the future and others will become obsolete. As more people continue to work online and companies are restructuring to allow employees to work at home, jobs are restructuring themselves. Some of the top jobs of the future according to job network gurus include the following jobs:

Health Care

The health care industry is one area that is not going away - ever. As long as people continue to live, there will be a need for employment in the health care industry. This is actually a field that has continued to expand over the past few years and is en route to expand even further. No longer is the health care industry comprised of just doctors and nurses - it is an assorted team of people who are all striving to work to make others healthier. You do not have to go to years of school for many of the jobs that are available in the health care industry that pay a good salary, either. Many of them require just a two year education and training before you can begin. The health care industry is one of the safest industries to work in. The salaries are very stable and the employment opportunities are always rising.

Technical Support

Those who say that technical employment is on a decline are incorrect. We are in the middle of a technological revolution and the demand for technical jobs, especially those in technical support, is on the rise. Like some of the jobs in the heath care industry, the technical industry does not require an extensive education. This is an industry that relies more on skills than degrees and offers great salary opportunities. If you are interested in technology, consider jobs in the technical support field. You can land a job that pays well by going to school at night or online in this field.

Service Industry

The service industry, like the health care industry, is one that is not going away anytime soon. Employment opportunities for this industry are vast and include direct or indirect service of customers and clients. Services such as hair care, spa services, massage therapy, janitorial and custodial services are not going to go away. These are jobs that require very little education, although you do need a license to work on hair in most states and also in massage therapy. These licenses can be obtained after less than a year of school. Computer technology cannot replace these services and people will continue to want to look and feel good, no matter what the employment climate.

Take a look on a job network site to see about employment predictions and salaries for certain types of jobs. Right now, the employment market is hot for jobs that are more oriented towards skills and service rather than careers in the business sector.
by Ray Subs

The Importance of a Professional Portfolio Presentation

Competition for finding placement in the labor market of today is at an all time high. As technology continues to evolve and the application of design and marketing elements becomes more creative, so must the new entrepreneur in making a first impression.

One of the most valuable resources available to job seekers of today may be passed over, or even ignored - a Professional Portfolio Presentation. Typically, a portfolio is a term that many of us place hand in hand with a professional who has 20 or more years of experience in a particular career field, and we do not consider ourselves worthy of flaunting our accomplishments with such a bold statement. However, consider that even your smallest personal accomplishments are the contents that your professional portfolio is built upon. A professional portfolio is the culmination of every milestone and accomplishment in your adult life, as pertains to your career field.

If hundreds of other job seekers competing for the same position submit their résumé; only a few will make it to the interview. If of those few, only a couple report to the interview armed with a professional portfolio, who do you think will make the greatest impact on the selection board? Knowledge is power, and what you need to know; is that taking the time to develop a professional portfolio and keep it updated will be the cornerstone to your personal success in the career field of your choice.

Your portfolio is the first opportunity you have to publish yourself; it will indicate your value, portray your experience, and serve as a creative asset to intrigue prospective employers and leave a lasting impression. If well designed, the portfolio will be the most refreshing part of the interview process to panel members. When you design your presentation, don't be afraid to be creative. We live in a visual world and the use of color copies, with bold and exciting presentation techniques will provoke the interest of readers, and display your creative talents. The opportunities for expressing yourself are endless. If you find yourself at a loss for creative ideas when getting started, research some of the professional scrap book designer references for ideas. In the field of communicating via media, a well designed portfolio and a web presentation of your credentials will indicate your passion for advancement and growth, and most importantly, demonstrate your creative talent. With a great design, a visually appealing portfolio will continue to sell you and your value when you are not there!

When you submit your résumé to a prospective employer, mention in the cover letter that your portfolio is available upon request. The combination of a résumé and professional portfolio will serve to prioritize your placement in the line of potential candidates. Once you have your portfolio prepared you will carry it with you to interviews, and have it readily available on a daily basis. Be sure to have either an automated version or a professionally prepared paper copy of your traditional portfolio that you can leave with the employer; never leave your original presentation behind.

Networking opportunities come along when unexpected, and it doesn't hurt to be prepared if you find an opportunity to market your talent and you are asked for more information. Having additional copies of your credentials readily available will be impressive to curious talent scouts. If you are specializing in communications or a media related career field; an automated version of your portfolio or an online portfolio presentation is the most effective way to portray your talent and skills in web design or marketing strategies.

Why wait to put a portfolio together until you have 5, 10, or even 20 years of experience? Start to build your portfolio now, and watch it grow along with you as you progress in your career field. Not only will you have a valuable asset that sets you apart from other job seekers; you will have created a personal biography outlining your accomplishments and success that will serve as a legacy to leave behind for your family, friends, and loved ones.

Lisa Parker, CPRW is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, Owner of Parker-CPRW, http://www.parkercprw.com, and a Member of The Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW-CC).

by Lisa Parker, CPRW