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hannsparks asked:


I will have my Masters in PT this May and would like to start my career in America and work for a couple years but would like to gain some expereince in London at some point in my career , any ine with any advise or have a way to make this happen???? thanks

Nigel

Penny Sansevieri asked:


Each year we get a lot of questions about Book Expo (BEA). Authors and publishers are wondering if they should go, how they will benefit from it and most importantly, how best to maximize BEA. This year I decided to ask AME’s Publishing Consultant, Jerry D. Simmons for his take on BEA. Having spent countless hours at this event, I thought he would be a perfect candidate to share some valuable insight on this big publishing event!

1) For those who are reading this who don’t know what BEA is, can you explain what it is?

Book Expo America is the annual showcase for the largest publishers in the world. It’s a place where companies rent booth space to display their goods and services. The convention hall includes publishers and related businesses, both large and small, which offer products and services to industry professionals directly or indirectly related to the industry.

2) Someone reading this might wonder, why would I attend BEA? Do you think it benefits anyone in publishing to go to an event like this and if so, why?

If you’ve never attended, it is fun to attend at least once just to get a feel for what the bigger world of publishing is all about. Depending on your particular situation either as an author or business person, it is the one place where all related companies gather to display their offerings so if you want to see what the industry is all about and how you or your business might fit, it’s worth the visit. Book Expo can be as much or as little as you want out of it, but if you derive your revenue from books, publishing, or anything related, you should attend at least once.

3) Can you explain the setup of BEA? It seems that the big 6 New York publishers are always taking center stage of this event, is that true? Is it a case of “whoever can throw the most money at this event gets the biggest booth?” Or is BEA generally a primary focus of corporate publishing?

BEA is focused around the six big publishers, no doubt, without them the BEA would hold little relevance to the general public. As it stands today, the media is interested simply because of the celebrity authors and future bestsellers that are on display. Each of these big companies may spend well in excess of $1 million on this show so it is a big deal for them and they spend a lot of time in New York preparing.

Booth placement is key for this show and the sponsors do the best they can to make everyone happy. Size of the booth is indicative of how much money the sponsors are receiving from the big publishers. Having attended more than 20, I would have to say that the BEA as it now stands is as much representative of corporate publishing as anything else.

4) So, let’s say I’m a small publisher looking for more exposure for my books. How would I strategize BEA to my best advantage?

For small publishers BEA becomes a necessity to attract the kind of attention it takes to build your business and sell books. If you are small and do not attend, then industry wide you are not seen as a “player” in the publishing business. The best way to strategize if you are a small publisher is to make sure your booth reflects who you are or who you want to be as a publisher. You have to promote your company to the industry, such as agents, authors, and other publishers. It’s important for you to put forth the perception that you publish quality product and are serious about your own development as a company. The BEA is the place where you have an opportunity to capture the attention of the bigger players regardless of their area of expertise. This is especially true if your books rarely get reviewed in the traditional media and if you are not based in Manhattan.

5) As a small publisher, what’s my best plan of attack? How should I prepare for this event?

The first thing you have to do is make sure you have developed an image you want to portray to the industry. If your focus is quality fiction then you need to have large images of your covers, with free and review copies available, and complete marketing plans, including promotion, publicity and advertising. You have to mimic what the big publishers are doing which gives the impression you can compete even if you are on a smaller scale.

6) I’m a vendor looking to acquire more business. Let’s say I’m a publicist or marketing person - why would I want to go to this event and how could it benefit me?

The first thing I would do is walk the halls and get the lay of the land, in other words, determine where the big publishers are located and what all the other booths are about. It’s one thing to read the BEA catalog or read Publishers Weekly for the convention layout, it’s quite another to walk the hall to see for yourself what each of these businesses are all about. The employees of all the big companies constantly walk the halls looking at their competition, and not just the big publisher booths, but the entire hall.

As a vendor trying to acquire more business, I’d gather as much free information in the form of handouts as you can possible carry, including catalogs from everyone. I would also gather as many business cards as you can and shake hands and speak with as many people as you can meet. Then at night in your hotel pour over all of this information looking for opportunities. I’d pick up as much competitive information as possible and then use this information in acquiring more business.

7) As an author, how could BEA impact my career? How could BEA help me?

Depending on where you are in your writing career attending a BEA for the first time should open your eyes to the possibilities. The books you see from the biggest publishers could easily have been written by you, it’s all about understanding the market, positioning your manuscript, having knowledge of what the big guys are looking for, how they purchase rights to publish books, and then knowing how to market yourself as an author. As you walk the hall you will get a sense of just how big the industry, how serious you need to approach your writing, and how extremely important it is to know how the business operates. The authors of the books you see in the catalogs of the big publishers are no more talented than you, but they know something about the business and how to market themselves and their writing. If you’re serious about a career as a writer, you can learn what you need to know to be successful by keeping your eyes open and developing your plan.

As someone who’s attended many of these events, what are some insider tips you can share about event networking and attracting new business at an event of this magnitude?

The idea that you can walk into any booth and make a cold call on an editor, publisher or any business and accomplish something is the easiest way to be seen as an amateur. When that happens, no one will take you seriously. The BEA is not the place to try and transact business; it’s the place to meet people that will hopefully allow you to transact business in the future. The only way for anything to get accomplished at BEA is to have established some contact prior to the show and then set an appointment to meet during the show. That is the only way. Dropping in on people and sticking your hand out with a business card is the quickest way to ruin what reputation you might have established.

9) Many people say that “deals are made at Book Expo” but is that true, are there deals made on the event floor?

The biggest deals the largest publishers make is international rights transactions. I can’t say that deals are never done on the floor, but if there are, then BEA is the end point, not the beginning. Discussions are held that lead to business being conducted, but rarely do agents and authors, service and product vendors initiate contact at BEA that result in business being conducted at that moment. The atmosphere is more festive and most executives **** to have serious discussions on the floor. BEA is the place for introductions, exchanging of information, but not serious business.

10) As a service provider, publisher, or author - what are some things to look for in book placement, catalog placement, or promotional pieces that might clue me into new trends, or vendors one might want to connect with.

First of all depending on the product or service you provide, you need to scope out the competition. Who else is offering the same and how are they presenting themselves to the public? This is very important. If you are looking for opportunities from publishers’ catalogs, look for books that are similar to ones you have worked on in the past. Particularly check out the marketing of these titles and make a mental note on those which you have something to offer that is new and exciting for the publisher.

If you are a small publisher again, take note of the competition. Publishing is about perception; compare your presentation to your competitive publishers. Does your catalog compare? What about your marketing plans? Prices? Page counts? What are they doing differently? The goal is to figure out how to compete effectively.

As an author, there are tons of free and review copies available on the floor of the big publishers at all times, these are the titles they are heavily promoting. Pick them up and read them, this is what is selling today, compare the story, not the writing and pay attention to what publishers are doing to promote their books. Regardless of how you publish, there are plenty of marketing ideas floating around, right in front of your eyes, pay attention because chances are you can take those ideas back home and use them.

11) What type of information gathering do you recommend someone does prior to the event? What’s the best way to prepare for Book Expo?

Remember, the BEA is not the place to transact business; it’s the place to meet people who you can eventually do business with. It’s okay to have a plan of how you want to tour the hall, especially if your time is limited. But the best preparation is hunting and gathering as I’ve discussed before. The BEA has plenty of information to share, take advantage of the free offering in one location, and it happens only once per year.

The best way to prepare for a BEA is REST! Attending a BEA can be exhausting, go in with your eyes open and don’t let the show overwhelm you. It can be daunting to walk in and see all the huge displays and walk away feeling like you’re lost. This is the place to see what’s going on in the world of publishing. I tell my clients that the bookstore is their laboratory, where they can find out what’s being published and how books are being marketed. If the bookstore is your lab, the BEA is the PhD program for students of the business. There is a lot to learn and much you can gather at a BEA.

(Originally published on the AME blog and reprinted with permission of the author, Penny Sansevieri).



Davin

JesusLikesYou asked:


I’m going to college this September to start a 4 year degree course in zoology and I will specialize in marine biology. I am obsessed with Orca whales and I am always learning new information about them, so the only job I can ever see myself enjoying is working with them. I also love dolphins, not to the same degree, but if I couldn’t work with Orcas I’d have no problem working with dolphins.

Problem is I live in a country where there are neither of them.

I can’t wait to move country as I’ve always wanted to live in a different place. I think Canada or America would be best. I know about Seaworld but they take on about one trainer intern a year and I think it would be very risky to move over there relying on just that.

So if anyone knows ANY jobs or research/conservation places within Canada or America that would give me a substantial wage (I’m talking enough to live a pretty ok lifestyle) where I can work directly with Orcas or dolphins please tell ?

Edgardo

oohay asked:


That is the problem. American politics have screwed up the country.

Nothing get accomplished, and they focus on BS; heck they are more focused on Steroids in baseball than fixing Social Security, and our Illegal Immigration MESS

Nathanial

Luis asked:


I am thinking of becoming an anesthesiologist because it’s the highest paid career in America. I am 14 and want to know what I can start doing so I can be ready and have as much knowledge to pass college, get into a top medical school, pass all the important exams, and pass the states written and oral test in front of a board of anesthesiologists. What can I research where can I go, what can I do to get as much knowledge as possible

Jaime

Laura Phillips asked:


There are some interesting surprises on the list of top growing career fields as well. For example, there is expected to be a 32 percent increase of college professors by the end of the next 10 years and 33 percent more preschool teachers. This is just another result of the baby boomer generation however. The children of the baby boomers are beginning to have children of their own and requiring preschool services. Some children of baby boomers are rapidly reaching the college age as well.

 

The baby boomer generation has affected nearly every facet of American life, so it goes without saying that they would be largely responsible for the faster growing careers in the US today. Due to the fact that this generation is aging, most of the fastest growing careers have to do with the health care industry. Of the top 10 fastest growing careers, 7 of them are in the health care industry. In the top 30, 17 are health care related based on data provided by the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Labor. The baby boomer generation is fairly well off financially and therefore able to afford the more expensive medical treatments.

 

Surprisingly, doctors and nurses aren’t included in these fastest growing careers. The medical industry is changing rapidly and its hiring practices are now focusing on lower-wage, lower-skilled employees such medical assistants, dental assistants and physical therapist aides for example. All this is being down in order to waylay the ever growing health care costs in America. On the top of the list of fastest growing careers is the Home Health Care Aides profession. This profession is expected to grow by 50 percent within the next 8 years. While most baby boomers are not at the point of needing this care yet, they will be in the following years. Most are opting to hire home health aides for their parents who have reached the age where they need it.

 

Even though there are no Accounting or Finance jobs on the list of fastest growing careers, the Bureau of Statistics is still recommending them as a solid field that is still growing to a fairly good extent. One of the fastest growing careers in the US is the Technology field. Technology affects us in so many ways today and we have in fact become dependant on it. Software analysts and network systems make up the top 10 growing fields overall. One reason for the sharp increase in their demand is security fears.

 

Hydrology is a rapidly growing field as well due to the ever increasing population growth. This career field contains water experts who specialize in flood control and environmental preservation.  In the next 10 years there is expected to be a 32 percent increase. Related to this is the job growth in the environmental engineering field. More companies are trying to increase their environmental efficiency and develop alternative energy fuels. This will have a major impact on the type of people that major corporations are going to be hiring in the near future.



Garett

Kelli Smith asked:


With thousands of workers being laid off, the competition for jobs should be strong. A career counselor may be able to help people become more focused and strategic about their job search.

Most people would probably rather get a root canal than hunt for a new job. Whether a person has been downsized, is changing careers, or just wants to find a better opportunity, hunting for a job can be frustrating and intimidating. And since more than 230,000 people have lost their jobs this year, the competition for employment is likely to be fierce. People who want to increase their odds for getting hired may want to consider finding a career counselor.

What Career Counselors Do

Career counselors can help people evaluate their skills and abilities to find a job that fits their goals and interests. They serve as coaches, teachers, and mentors to people with all different types of job experience. A qualified counselor should be able to assess a client’s traits and abilities to help direct them to an appropriate position. They also should be good listeners who can communicate well with people who may be dealing with a lot of stress and uncertainty about their job situation–and life in general.

Some career counselors may have a degree in counseling or a related field, but others may have experience in a particular field that gives them the expertise to help others. A master career counselor usually has the highest level of expertise in career counseling and has met other qualifications, such as being licensed by a state board.

Who Should Consider Counseling?

Not everyone looking to change jobs needs to see a career counselor. But people who aren’t sure where they’re headed in their careers and need help focusing may benefit from working with a coach. Workers who are thinking about getting help with their career should ask themselves:

1. Am I satisfied with my current job?

2. What do I like or dislike about my current job?

3. How can I improve my current job?

4. Do I have the work-life balance I want?

5. What are my short- and long-term goals for my career?

6. What other jobs can I qualify for with my skills?

Downsized in America

People who haven’t had to look for a job in many years may be ill-equipped for their search and may be perfect candidates for career counseling. Companies all across America are cutting jobs, forcing many workers to dust off outdated resumes. A qualified counselor can help put together a resume, practice interviewing techniques, administer assessment tests, or evaluate new career paths. The right coach can help a person evaluate jobs they’ve never considered that may allow them to use their current skills.

Changing Careers

For people who are looking for a whole new career, a counselor can help them decide whether they have the necessary skills or need to continue their education. Some people may find that the type of work they’ve been doing has become obsolete. Many unskilled workers have found themselves forced out of jobs that can be done by a computer or a machine. A good career counselor should listen to workers’ needs and assess their strengths and weaknesses to help them transition to a new career. That may mean directing clients to places they can learn about new technology or employment trends in fields that interest them.

Getting Encouragement

Richard Nelson Bolles writes in What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers that “Researchers discovered some years ago that while the typical job-hunt lasted around fifteen to nineteen weeks, depending on the economy, one-third to one-half of all job-hunters simply give up by the second month of their job-hunt.” Having the support of a career counselor may help some people stay focused on their job search and not become easily discouraged. The right coach can also redirect job-hunting efforts that have stalled or become unproductive.

Moving to the Next Level

Always being passed over for promotions is like going to a spring fling and never being asked to dance. It’s no fun! Workers who are having trouble advancing in their career may need some help figuring out exactly what they need to do differently to get noticed by higher ups. For some people it may be as simple as taking a few courses to learn necessary skills. Others may need advice from a career coach on how to dress, talk, or act more professionally.

Setting Career Goals

Counselors can also be helpful if people just want to make sure they are setting the right goals for their career. They may not be looking to change companies, but may be more concerned about protecting their future job security. A person who hasn’t bothered to keep abreast of changes in their industry, learn new skills, or network with influential peers are more likely to fall under the downsizing axe than someone who has worked to remain competitive.

Choosing the Right Counselor

It’s important for people to find a career counselor that fits their goals and is reputable. A good counselor should:

1. Disclose the terms of their service and fees upfront

2. Provide a copy of their ethical guidelines

3. Charge only for services provided

4. Let clients choose the services they want

5. Not make unrealistic promises.

They should also discuss what type of time commitment clients should expect to make to their counseling sessions and job-hunting strategies.

While career counselors can be helpful they may not have all the answers. They can help individuals assess their strengths and weaknesses to choose a career that fits their unique goals and needs. Like any other counseling relationship, it may take more than one try to find the right person. People looking for a career coach can check with their former employer, local job centers, universities, alumni groups, churches, and other organizations for recommendations.



Rodrigo

Hugh Nguyen asked:


We are in a recession. No matter what the politicians, economic analysts or experts say, America is definitely in a recession and the rest of the world is slowly feeling the affects of our weakened economy. There is no upside to a recession. Jobs are lost, companies go out of business and money becomes really tight for everybody. Even if you are the richest person in America, a recession still weakens your business, life and funds.

The biggest and scariest part about a recession is the possibility of losing your job and not being able to sufficiently support yourself or your family. While nothing can really be done if your company goes under, you can still successfully recession-proof your shop so that the chances of you being one of those laid-off employees diminishes. By improving your skills, you can stay marketable in a competitive time where everybody is fighting to keep their jobs. A company is only going to want to keep their very best employees, who they know will be the best fit for the company and work hard to help keep the company afloat. Managers are going to keep the most qualified workers and get rid of those who are mediocre or are just barely meeting the job requirements.

Do not be one of those unlucky few while your company “trims the fat,” and make sure your skills are up to date so that you are the most qualified employee to keep around during this harsh economic times we are facing. The best way to enhance your skills is by taking some online computer training courses. Online courses are great since they allow you the convenience of still working a full-time job while enhancing your knowledge and skills on the side. You get to learn more without having to miss work, fit in traditional schooling that requires you to take classes at an offsite location or having to rearrange your other priorities in life to follow someone else’s schedule.

As jobs become more and more scarce as hundreds of people compete for one opening at a company and those who are lucky to still have jobs fight to keep them, you must ask yourself, “What should I do immediately to protect myself and my loved ones from a national or perhaps global economic recession?”

Well, the answer is simple: become a highly skilled worker NOW. In a recession, the unskilled or mediocre worked is obviously more at risk than those who are skilled and have advanced knowledge of a computer program, have a certification or have some training that backs up their knowledge, skills and expertise.

While it may have been a good idea to get some extra training before the recession hit, you can still increase your chances of still having a job while everybody else around you gets laid off while in the middle of one. The best way to do it is to take some form of elearning course to help improve your knowledge and skills on a certain area. There are tons of elearning courses out there for every profession.

IT professionals can become certified professionals with simple certification online courses so that they can learn the needed skills and knowledge to enhance their career to stay marketable in a very competitive industry. Those with full-time jobs can easily fit some elearning courses into their schedule since the courses are done entirely on your own time from the desktop of your computer. The only requirements for this type of learning are that you have a computer with Internet connection and some extra time to spare.

Since all learning is done by logging into your online account, you can learn any time of the day or week you please since the Internet is always on 24/7. The course is also great since everything you need to successfully learn the topic is included with it so you never have to go out and spend more money buying additional learning materials.

Even if you are not in the IT field, there are still many e-learning courses out there that helps you learn more about commonly used computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and more, as well as popular Adobe products like InDesign, Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator, just to name a few. By learning all you can about these products that you use most at work, you better your chances of keeping you job if layoffs do happen at your company. Managers are more willing to keep those who are highly qualified and are more productive than those who just know the basics of the programs and are barely meeting the expectations and requirements of their position.

Another great benefit of taking e-learning classes is that you can take many at a time or concentrate on one class. If you are truly serious about enhancing your skills as much as possible, you can always buy bundle packs for online learning that allows you to take as many classes as you want for one low price. You can also do online subscriptions that allow you to take as many courses as you want in a year’s time.

E-learning is the best way to recession-proof your career since it allows you to learn on your own time while still being able to work full time or spend time with your family. It will also allow you to showcase your skills while at work so that you can impress your boss and other managers while still learning more and more about the certain topic.

Even if you do get laid off, taking online computer training courses will enhance your resume so that hiring managers will give you that second interview. In times of a recession, hiring managers are swamped with many applicants, so it is important to make yours stand out from the hundreds of other applicants and showcasing your knowledge, skills and certification that you received after taking some elearning courses will definitely benefit you and better your chances of landing the job.



Mario

Anne Harvester asked:


If you are considering getting a bachelor degree online, but aren’t certain what field to go into, you might consider one of many business administration careers. And if you are a working adult who is looking for a career change but is concerned about leaving everything in order to return to school, you’ll be glad to know that there are many accredited online colleges that offer business administration degrees online.



Business administration careers keep the businesses of America operating smoothly. Careers in Business and finance is what Americans – at least those fortunate and smart enough to know that the way to wealth is not through work, but though buying, selling and moving financial instruments – do best. The future of the world belongs to those who know the rules of acquisition and how to apply them to their own advantage. Online business administration degrees will help you find the career path to the top of what is by nature a rigidly hierarchical system.

Most of us would agree that it is better to be in the higher levels of a hierarchical system than toward the bottom. A business administration degree is also quite flexible, and can take you any number of places – something that is quite useful in a dog-eat-dog system in which one’s head may be on the chopping block for any reason at any time without warning (metaphorically speaking, of course).

Of course, the unsung hero of any business organization is the “bean-counter” – the accountant. Although it is not nearly as glamorous as many other business careers, the accountant is indispensable to any well-run business; career and job opportunities are plentiful. A good accountant will never lack for employment. Accountants are also frequently self-employed free-lancers as well.

Banking and brokering are very hot careers in the new global economy. As you are probably aware, since 1980 the U.S. has moved its economic base away from manufacturing and real services (now well covered by our good friends in China and India) and toward a financial services base. Investment bankers, commodity brokers and stockbrokers are all positions that provide and control the flow and movement of assets in these areas.

As a human resource manager, you’ll be among those that decides who gets the job and who doesn’t. While there are many responsibilities for the HR person, the power associated with this career makes it quite worth the extra effort.

These are only a few of the many careers open to one who holds a business administration degree. Jobs for such people abound in the public as well as the private sector. The former offers greater security as well as opportunities to serve the public good. However, the latter is where the money is; it is no coincidence that many who leave government employment go on to highly lucrative careers in the private sector, especially lobbying. Who knows? With the skills you gain working toward a business administration degree online, you may even wind up writing important legislation from a corporate office on K Street!



Lorenzo

tatar job asked:


Written by tatarjob and tatarayub Additional reporting by Neena Samuel and Kathryn M. Tyranski

Despite the economic downturn, these careers are still growing.

These industries project promise-and jobs-for the future, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Information Network database.

1. Education

Math and science teachers will be in demand as the U.S. struggles to compete with other countries in engineering, technology, and medicine. A growing immigrant population means more English-as-a-second-language classes will be needed.

Postsecondary teachers - Median salary: $56,120 Education: bachelor’s degree and often a master’s or doctorate

Teacher assistants - Median salary: $21,580 Education: some post-secondary education or vocational training

Educational, vocational, and school counselors - Median salary: $49,450 Education: secondary education, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s

2. Energy

Some of the jobs in this field are the result of projects started a year or more ago. But the real boost will come from the new administration’s commitment to a more efficient national energy system. “Growth of energy consumption around the world will keep this sector strong,” says Laurence Shatkin, coauthor of 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs.

Power plant operators - Median salary: $56,640 Education: vocational training and several years of on-the-job training

Insulation workers - Median salary: $31,280 Education: secondary education and vocational training

Electrical power-line installers and repairers - Median salary: $52,570 Education: vocational training and several years of on-the-job training

3. Environment

Green is getting the green light in a nationwide push to make homes and office buildings more energy-efficient and to develop alternative energy sources (solar, wind, nuclear) as well as fuel cell technology. “Anything involved with wind power, either the design or related products, will be big,” says Laurence Stybel.

Environmental scientists - Median salary: $58,380 Education: master’s

Environmental engineers - Median salary: $72,350 Education: bachelor’s

Hydrologists - Median salary: $68,140 Education: master’s

4. Financial Services

Rising from the ashes of a very bad year, financial services have a bright future. Corporate America’s wretched excesses mean more government regulation. Workers who are retiring will need advice on how to make their money last. Small businesses may outsource accounting services. As we get to the middle of the recession, there will be a wave of mergers and acquisitions, Stybel predicts. “People with experience in managing the process-corporate attorneys, investment bankers, and accountants-will be in demand.”

Financial advisers - Median salary: $67,660 Education: bachelor’s

Accountants and auditors - Median salary: $57,060 Education: bachelor’s

Sales agents (securities and commodities) - Median salary: $68,430Education: bachelor’s

5. Government

More than half a million federal employees will retire by 2016, leaving open positions at agencies from the CIA to AmeriCorps to NASA. There will also be opportunities at the state and local levels. “In addition to police work and homeland security, government inspects and regulates many industries,” says Shatkin. “Workers can sometimes capitalize on their experience in an industry by moving into a regulatory job.”

Government property inspectors - Median salary: $48,400 Education: vocational training, associate’s or bachelor’s

Immigration and customs inspectors - Median salary: $59,930 Education: bachelor’s

Urban and regional planners - Median salary: $57,970Education: master’s

6. Health Care

Health care pops up at the top of just about every list of hot careers. All of us are getting older and living longer, sometimes with chronic health conditions. What’s more, health insurance practices may undergo a radical revision during the Obama administration, which has announced plans to address three central issues: coverage, cost, and quality of care. “Health care is a growing industry,” says Bettina Seidman, “and not just for health care professionals. There will also be jobs for secretaries, accountants, and administrators.”

Registered nurses - Median salary: $60,010Education: associate’s or bachelor’s

Dental assistants - Median salary: $31,550Education: secondary education, plus a few months to one year of on-the-job training

Medical records and health information technicians - Median salary: $29,290 Education: associate’s

7. International Business

Corporations, consulting firms, nonprofits, and even governments are going after global markets. People with international expertise, foreign-language skills, or a willingness to move abroad will be in demand. “The global economy is only going to grow,” says John Challenger. “U.S. involvement will expand, short and long term.”

Interpreters and translators - Median salary: $37,490 Education: bachelor’s

International management analysts - Median salary: $71,150 Education: bachelor’s or master’s

Market research analysts - Median salary: $60,300 Education: bachelor’s or master’s

8. Law Enforcment

International terrorism makes daily headlines, and fear of financial insecurity is matched only by concern for our physical safety. “Crime doesn’t go down in a recession,” says Shatkin. “It may even increase.”

Probation officers - Median salary: $44,510 Education: bachelor’s

Court reporters - Median salary: $45,330 Education: postsecondary vocational training

Paralegals - Median salary: $44,990Education: associate’s degree in paralegal studies

9. Technology

New uses of technology in services and products like electronic health records mean that this sector will continue to be strong. “We have just begun to use the Internet as an entertainment medium in publishing, music, and film,” says Peter Weddle.

Computer systems analysts - Median salary: $73,090 Education: bachelor’s

Network systems and data communications analysts - Median salary: $64,600 Education: bachelor’s

Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers - Median salary: $37,100 Education: high school or vocational training

And We’ll Always Be Looking For…

“Think of basic human needs, the things we can’t do without,” says Shatkin. They provide what he calls “little islands” of employment in this economy. For example, he says, we will always need sewage and water treatment. Challenger says the food industry is a core area: “People have to eat, and the global population is increasing.”

In a down economy, people don’t buy new cars-they repair their old ones. People turn to their clergy for comfort. Funeral directors will always have jobs. And since pets are very much a part of the family, veterinarians and veterinary technicians will continue to be in demand.

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Mohamed