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Graduates Choices for Career Professions
Reaching the age of reason, every child begins considering what profession to choose. At first it might be an astronaut or archaeologist, and then it may turn into a doctor or veterinarian. In the process of growing up, the issue becomes more and more serious. Finally, in high school, a person realizes that he/she must make a choice of great importance. Luckily, there are many facilities to help people deal with their decision on an occupational career. Any data about any job is available online.
While studying the infographic, the answer may or may not become clear – “What to do after graduation?”
The idea becomes even harder, taking into consideration all the consequences of the Great Recession. Technological direction of modern progress determines that the first job position in the list of popular professions is that of a Network Systems Analyst. The third and the fifth places go to Software Engineers and Database Administrators.
It turns out that helping people still remains popular. Physican’s Assistant and Fitness Trainer keep the second and the fourth places, correspondingly. The point is though, that the choice range is really vast, but while choosing a profession, a person should be driven by his/her talents, interests and wishes.
An occupational career choice should not be what one wants to do with money being their main drive, but rather, what one enjoys doing, with money as a secondary factor. In this way, success becomes inevitable.
Good luck!
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WHAT PROFESSIONS ARE POPULAR AMONG GRADUATES IN 2014
In the lingering aftermath of the Great Recession, recent college graduates are having a tough time of it. As state aid for education has fallen, students loan have risen, leading to crippling levels of debt – the average in recent years has been about $23,300, though that figure may have climbed to more than $29,000. Although the unemployment rate for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher declined in 2013, many recent college graduates are still struggling to find their desired jobs.
There are 1.4 billion students on the Earth.
74.1 million students in the US (NECS)
A 2012 Johns Hopkins Survey of 450 Recent Graduates found that:
6% were unemployed
6% underemployed
60% working for just $10.23/h.
Only 50% were employed full time
While [26%] 50% were working part time
54% bachelor’s degree holders under 25 who are jobless or underemployed
33% graduates who take jobs for which college degrees aren’t required
Graduate’s expectations?
What do you think about your current job prospects after graduation?
Very optimistic 23% Somewhat optimistic 46% Somewhat pessimistic 20% Very pessimistic 6%
What’s really important to you?
When making decisions about where to work, rank the following items in order of importance.
Salary
Interesting & Challenging Work
Career Advancement Opportunities
Flexibility
Location
The companies where the current graduates would most like to work for:
A. Apple B. BMW C. Coca Cola D. Disney D. Deloitte D. Dreamworks D. Doctors without Borders F. Ford G. Google I. IBM J. Johnson & Johnson K. KPMG M. Microsoft N. NASA N. National Geographic TD O. Ogilvy & Co S. Shell U. Ubisoft
Stability or Change?
How many years do you expect to stay at your next full-time job?
2 years or less 41% 5 years or more 37%
College Graduates Are Increasingly Likely To Work Low-Quality Jobs
The underemployment rate has risen since 2001 and jumped sharply after the recession to the point where 44% were in these jobs in 2012.
$45,000 a year. Well-paid jobs that don’t require a degree (electricians, dental hygienists, or mechanics)
Below $25,000 Low-paid jobs (bartender, food servers, and cashiers)
US Top Five Most Popular Careers for 2014
Network System Analysts Systems analysts solve problems related to networked computer technology.
Physicians’s Assistant Physicians’s Assistant are trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare services.
Software Engineers The engineers analyses users’ needs and designs software or programs to meet these needs.
Fitness Trainers Aerobics instructors and fitness trainers lead groups and individuals in a range of exercise activities.
Database Administrators Database administrators work with the relevant software to retrieve and present data.
Top Five Occupations with the Most Job Openings
Graduate Degree
Postsecondary Teachers College and university professors, career, and technical education instructors, and graduate teaching assistants.
General Practitioners They perform yearly checkups, treat a variety of conditions, and refer patients to specialists.
Lawyers Private-practice lawyers work in law firms or are self-employed.
Pharmacists Pharmacists prepare and distribute medications prescribed by doctors and other health practitioners.
Physical Therapists PTs prevent and treat conditions that limit a person’s ability to move and function.
Bachelor’s Degree
Computer Systems Analysts They create new computer systems and improve existing technology and business processes.
Software Developers They combine their expertist in Computer Science, Engineering, and Math to design, develop, and test software for home, school, and business use.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts They plan, design, build, maintain, and test networks and other data communication systems.
Construction Managers They plan and coordinate construction projects, including residential, commercial, and civil (or public works) buildings.
Market and Survey Researchers They collect information about the public.
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