Best Careers for 2012

The recent phase of recession has brought tremendous changes in the job market. Some of the jobs which were earlier considered as well-paying and secure, may not even exist today! This has created a lot of confusion in the minds of the people who are on the brink of starting/changing a career.

According to job market experts, five sectors of the economy i.e., healthcare, business and finance, information technology, education and media/communication, will continue to grow, despite the recession. So, some of the best career opportunities today lie in these sectors. For all those people who want to know the best careers for 2012, below is some useful information on a few jobs, in each of these sectors.

Best Careers : 2012

Healthcare
The healthcare sector is in great need of people currently and according to job market analysts, the demand for personnel in this sector will continue to increase in the coming years. You can consider becoming a Physician assistant or a physical therapist or a nurse. The average salary for all of these professions lies between $60000 to $ 70000 a year. To become a physician assistant, you need to have a bachelor's degree along with a two-year training program especially designed for physician assistants. To become a physical therapist you require a master's degree-level program on physical therapy and you need to obtain a license by passing an exam. To become a nurse, you need to have completed a three-year nursing diploma or a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), followed by passing the nursing exam. Besides the educational qualifications, a person should possess people skills and should be compassionate to succeed and make a career in these hospital jobs. Here is a list of some of the most sought-after jobs in the healthcare sector.

• Physicians and Surgeons
• Medical Assistants
• Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
• Physical Therapist Aides
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Psychiatrists
• Anesthesiologist
• Dental Hygienists
• Dental Assistants
• Personal and Home Care Aides
• Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Registered Nurses

Information Technology
IT jobs such as software developers, software testers, technical writers, etc., definitely qualify for high salary careers for 2012. Despite the recession, there has been a continued surge in the demand for IT people. On an average, an IT professional with a few years of experience can look forward to make approximately $90000 in a year. To become a software engineer, you need a bachelor's degree in computer science. To become a network system analyst, you either need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a liberal arts degree. In some cases, a two-year associate degree is all you need to enter this profession, which is today counted amongst the top careers. Here is a list of some of the most sought-after jobs in the IT sector.

• Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
• Computer Software Engineers, Applications
• Database Administrators
• Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
• Computer Systems Analysts

Business and Finance
There is a lot of scope of growth in this sector in terms of employment. Recession has fueled the demand for accountants and auditors, who manage a company's accounts and yearly income statements. Financial analysts and financial planners who advise a business on taking the right decisions so that profits can be made, are in great demand too. Experienced financial planners can expect to make around $ 100000 per year in the coming months. Other business jobs such as sales manager, human resources manager, market research professionals are predicted to be the hot careers for the next 10 years. Here is a list of some of the most sought-after jobs in the corporate sector.

• Financial Examiners
• General and Operations Managers
• Management Analysts
• Sales Managers
• Financial Managers
• Treasurers, Controllers
• Marketing Managers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Advisors

Education
Teaching jobs, whether in school or in college, will always remain one of the most sought-after careers. After all, recession or no recession, there will always be a demand for quality teachers. To become a teacher, you will require a four-year bachelor's degree in elementary/secondary education. A bachelor's degree has to be followed by a one year certificate course in teacher's training. To become a teacher you will need to obtain a license to teach, from the state education department. If you plan on becoming a professor, you need to have completed your PHD. Teaching jobs, in comparison to other jobs, have lesser work timings. The salaries are competitive while the stress levels are less, as a teacher gets a number of holidays throughout the year. All these pluses make jobs in the education sector, the best career option for 2012. Here is a list of some of the most sought-after jobs in this sector.

• Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
• Special Education Teachers
• K-12 and Mainstream K-12 School Teachers
• Vocational Teachers
• Education Administrators

Media/Communication
With the tremendous increase in traffic on the Internet, there will be a great demand for people such as content writers, bloggers and those who maintain websites. Advertising professionals, video game designers, actors, editors, graphic designers and other media jobs are today among the top careers in America. So, you can consider making a career in media by entering any of these professions. Here is a list of some of the most sought-after jobs in this sector.

• Editor
• Writer
• Anchor
• Advertising Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Journalist
• Publicist
• Art Director

Best Paying Jobs : 2012

For those of you who are specifically looking for the best paying jobs in the coming year, here is a list of a few of them. Again, most of these jobs are from the top five sectors listed above.

• Anesthesiologists
• Chief Executive Officers
• Internists, General
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Family and General Practitioners
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Marketing Managers
• Optometrists
• Prosthodontists
• Psychiatrists
• Orthodontists
• Surgeons
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Government Service Executives

This was in short about the best careers for 2012. Jobs in any of these sectors will provide you with the right kind of security and salary in the coming future. See where your interest lies and then acquire the qualifications and experience required, to enter the field of your choice. Best of luck!