Wednesday 14 January 2009

Fast-Growing Careers

http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_looking_for_a_new_job.html

Looking For A New Job ? Check Out These Fast-Growing Careers

by Patricia Cecil-Reed
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Entrepreneur

Believe it or not, a recession can be the best time to start your own business. According to Forbes magazine, recessions provide a great platform for those with a solid business idea. Costs are low on everything from supplies to labor, and digital technologies make it easier than ever to work from home. "There is a rock-solid base for expansion once better times return, as they inevitably will," reports Forbes.

Career Training: Online courses, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in business education or business administration can be great preparation for running your own business.

Average Salary: Earnings vary greatly, of course. With small business ownership, the sky's the limit.

A crucial part of any job search is to know what your strengths are. Take the time to evaluate the talents and skills that you have to bring to a new career. And finally, don't hesitate to go the extra mile. Make looking for a job your new full-time job. It may not be easy, but with smart planning and persistence, you can find a new career, maybe even one that makes you happier and allows you to grow to new professional heights.


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