Green jobs is a phrase which has been made famous by President Obama. As per research done by Pew Charitable Trusts in June approximately 0.5% of the total job market that is around 770,000 jobs were green jobs. Compare this against the number of jobs created in other established industries like telecommunications where 989,000 jobs were created and biotech where 200,000 jobs were created and one clearly gets the idea that green jobs will be the next big thing in the job market. Also this is one segment of the job market that is experiencing fast growth. Green jobs are estimated to grow by 9.1% as against 3.7% growth projected for all jobs. As per placement company Challenger Gray & Christmas, the economy is already generating approximately 1.3 million new green collar jobs every year. American Solar Energy Society estimates that by 2030 there would be 40 million US jobs directly or indirectly  [...]

The purpose of life For many of us our professional life is an integral part of our identity and existence. A simple manifestation of this is when we meet people for the first time we tell them what we do and where we work. Working gives a meaning to life and for some people even a reason to live. After retirement many people lose the purpose of living and they feel they are useless to the society. They lose the tempo to get up in the morning and do something effective. According to a recent Sun Life Financial and Interviewing Service of America survey on the reason to continue working after 67, 84% of the people surveyed feel that it is for money but a huge 81% also feel that it is for staying active mentally and 65% feel that they work because they enjoy working. Your social life Social life for many of us is at work be it attending office parties or having lunch with colleagues. After  [...]

At the outset the idea of retired life looks attractive to all. After all who wants to go through the daily tough commute to reach office or sit those late hours at office and tolerate that irritating boss. But then think about the positive things these say 20years at work has given you like those great friends that you made at work or the fun of having a daily routine in place. Then there are also financial incentives associated with the delayed retirement.  Also experts feel that working keeps you healthy and fit. Below are few important factors that will make you rethink about your retirement again. Getting a job again Before taking that big decision to retire please consider the fact that once you have left the job it would be almost impossible to get another employment again particularly in the current bleak economic scenario where jobs are scarce. So we suggest that if you are retiring  [...]

Mathematician Mathematicians find jobs in many fields ranging from risk management in banks and financial firms, in engineering firms and in budget analysis. Majority of mathematicians however take up teaching which as discussed in the earlier sector is considered to be one of the best jobs in terms of job security, benefits and work/life balance.  This skill set is in great demand and there are abundant openings. Also the profession ranks high in terms of low stress and good salary (median annual pay is $62,804). Demand for this skill set is there in almost all industries. Mathematicians can also find openings in many industries like video-game development and health care or fit in the role of statistical analysts for companies. Almost all sorts of government agencies and the military need mathematicians. Also this is one skill set where the supply is not enough to meet the demand  [...]

Nutritionist This is another profession which is in focus thanks to an aging population and the increasing attention being given to obesity and other diseases resulting from poor diet and no exercise. There are a wide variety of employment options in this field. One can work full time at a hospital, school or community centre or just do private practice. This is also one of the least stressful profession. The pay packet typically starts with $50,000 a year and up. First timers to health-care field will need a formal four-year degree in nutrition to get a decent job. Though it is a fairly new field most universities with a health-care curriculum offer such a degree. For people who have been in the health care industry for some time say a nurse or a technician can find work as a nutritionist with very little amount of coursework. Physical Therapist Again a profession which will only  [...]

Police and related departments Recession does not mean that there is a recession for crime which continues to be quite high. Yes there has been decline in hiring however hiring is expected to pick up soon. There are plenty of opportunities for candidates particularly for those with a four-year degree. At state and federal level the competition is a little tough. No doubt the job is dangerous but then the enforcement is in your hand. The job has no competition in terms of job security and benefits. A police officer in San Francisco can start with a salary of between $78,000 and $104,000 a year and is eligible to retire at age of 50 with a pension equal to 90% of a final year's pay. Add to this are benefits like  health insurance and retirement plans which are definitely top notch in comparison to other jobs. For people who have served in the military, there are additional benefits, like  [...]

Accountant May not be a glamorous option but this job definitely ranks high in terms of job security, pay and mobility. Also this is one skill set which is growing in demand as can be seen from data. Between March and April 2009 around 3500 new accounting jobs were created. The demand for accountants is estimated to increase by 15% annually over the next decade. Also the current demographics are bound to increase demand for accountants. As per estimates around 75% of current practitioners are expected to retire by 2020. Hence job opportunities are abundant in this line. The growth potential is also quite good in this field. One can start off as an accountant and climb up the management ladder. Also with an accounting background you can open a small consultancy or do contract work from home. Also this job segment is extremely mobile and accountants can move to any industry or region where  [...]

The job dynamics has changed big time in the last few years. Job surveys clearly show that it no longer just pay checks that determines job satisfaction. Other factors like autonomy, mobility, low stress, flexible hours, job security, health coverage, paid time off and other benefits are taking more importance when it comes to job satisfaction. This is not to say that pay does not matter. I guess with the gain of economic power by China and other emerging markets, American workers have more or less come to terms with the fact that they have to live with a standard of living that is slipping relative to other nations, and generous and automatic pay raises across industries are things of past now. The recession has only added to this trend. Workers are just happy with the fact that they have a job in hand and are not complaining about money. Also currently a huge section of America’s population  [...]