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When making any big decision, it's a good sign when someone says, "Wow, that's a smart way to go."
Deciding on a career is no different.
So what makes one career choice wiser than another?
Real opportunities?
Great earning potential?
A strong future forecast?
The smart answer: All of the above.
In that spirit, we've highlighted seven smart careers options, along with some facts and figures about each profession.
We've also included details on how you could potentially prepare for these careers.
Smart Career Choice #1 - Medical Assistant
If you're looking for a career that's showing rapid growth, look no further than medical assistants, who do a variety of administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals and doctor's offices.
Smart Points:
Career opportunities will soar 34 percent through 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The rise in conditions like obesity and diabetes are creating a new need for medical assistants, according to the Department of Labor.
Additionally, an increase in the number of health care facilities is creating a need for more health care personnel, and medical assistants in particular, according to the Department of Labor.
Education: The two most common ways to prepare for this career are by earning a medical assisting associate's degree or certificate, according to the Department of Labor.
Average Salary: $29,760*
Smart Career Choice #2 - Financial Analyst
Financial analysts help businesses and people find new investment opportunities and make smart choices that fit their long-term and short-term strategies.
Smart Points:
Investment opportunities are increasingly global and diversified these days, creating a need for financial analysts to sort through the complexities and explain them in a straightforward way.
Employment opportunities for financial analysts are expected to grow 20 percent through 2018, according to
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