The Wall Street Journal had an article last week with some advice for those looking for some promising areas to get into. It incorporates some of the findings from the BLS’s occupational outlook for 2008-2018, and advice from staffing firms in various industries. Here’s a summary:
- Technology:
- computer and information technology
- social media
- public relations
- Green/alternative energy:
- systems design engineers
- energy consultants
- installation & maintenance
- Financial sector:
- regulatory compliance
- risk management
- Healthcare:
- case management
- physical/occupational therapy
- nursing informatics
Specific resources mentioned:
- UCLA’s extension courses in web technology
- Financial analysts can get certification from RMA or RIMS
- Healthcare case management info at the CMSA
- Nursing informatics: ANIA-CARING, Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing program, certification via the ANCC
