Thinking about changing careers? Check out these hiring trends before you leap.
Corporate intelligence company Wanted Analytics, which maintains a database of over 600 million job postings, analyzed nationwide hiring trends in May 2011.
We combined their analysis of hiring demand in May 2011 with past, present, and future employment data from the U.S. Department of Labor to put together our list of six great ideas for career changers.
Keep reading to see if one of these six growing careers could offer the change you are looking for...
#1 - Bookkeeper
There were over 10,000 new job listings for bookkeepers in May 2011, according to Wanted Analytics, making this one of the hottest careers on our list. Also known as accounting and auditing clerks, bookkeepers update and maintain accounting records on behalf of big and small businesses.
Reasons to consider this career: Bookkeeping exists in nearly every industry, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, so you may be able to find new position in your current field. It's also one of the largest occupations in the country, according to the Department of Labor, with over 2.1 million jobs in 2008.
Education options: While a high school diploma is sometimes all that's required, it's getting increasingly necessary to have an associate's degree in business or accounting, according to the Department of Labor. Many schools offer these programs at night and on weekends or even online.
Average earnings: $35,340*
#2 - Medical Assistant
Medical assistant job postings were up nearly 50 percent in May 2011 from the same time last year, according to Wanted Analytics. Medical assistants assist doctors and perform clinical tasks in addition to administrative responsibilities like handling paperwork.
Reasons to consider this career: When making a career change, it helps if your new gig is hiring. Well, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, medical assistant is one of the fastest growing occupations in the country, with employment opportunities surging 34 percent between 2008 and 2018.
Education options: While some medical assistants learn on the job, many complete a one or two year education program, according to Department of Labor. This can include certificate and associate degrees in medical assisting, which can be completed in about one or two years, on average, and depending on the school and the schedule that you choose.
Average earnings: $29,760*
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