WHAT IS HOT!
*Global Trade Specialists
*Change Management/Outplacement Consultant
*Human Resources/Training Manager
*Telemarketing (TSRs) - telephone sales representative

OTHER GOOD PROSPECTS
*Special events and sports marketing should continue to be a growth field for the 1990's and beyond.
*Home Health Managers - Home health care is one of the fastest growing industries in the 90's.
*Telemarketing - Careers in telemarketing have better than average job prospects. The outlook is excellent for entry-level positions. There are also opportunities in foreign countries. Telemarketing offers a variety of job opportunities and career paths in hundreds of diversified businesses. Telemarketing is used in advertising, sales, distribution, promotion, fund raising, customer service, and almost every other marketing discipline.

GLOBAL MARKETING
There are increasing opportunities in international marketing. There is a growing need for individuals who are familiar with foreign languages and foreign cultures.

COMPUTERIZATION
Computer skills will make you more marketable. A major trend that is currently happening is computerization of everything.

APTITUDES FOR:

Business Administration:

• -be able to communicate
• -establish effective working relationships with many different people.
• -analytical, detailed oriented
• -flexible and decisive
• -ability to coordinate several activities and to quickly analyze and resolve specific problems
• -ability to work under stress and cope with deadlines

Hotel Management:

• -be able to get along with all kinds of people
• -initiative, self-discipline
• -ability to organize and direct the work of others
• -ability to solve problems and concentrate on details

Training Management:

• -speak and write effectively
• -ability to work with or supervise people of all levels of education and experience as a part of a team
• -ability to function under pressure
• -patient and cope with conflicting points of view
• -emotionally stable to deal with the unexpected and the unusual

Occupation: Buyer, Retail Store

Occupation:Consumer Credit/Loan Officer

Occupation:Financial Aid Director

Occupation:Human Resource Administrator

Occupation:Hotel/Motel Manager

Occupation:International Trade Specialist

Occupation:Manager, Administrative Services

Occupation:Marketing/Sales Manager

Occupation:Restaurant Manager

Occupation:Retail/Manager

Occupation:Urban/Regional Planner

Average Yearly Salary

Business Administration 24,456
Hotel/Rest. Management 20,561
Human Resources 22,895
Marketing 24,638

SMALL GAIN FOR NEWSWOMEN

Women held 19.4% of key editor jobs at the USA's 1,564 daily newspapers last year.

WORKER-TRAINING PROGRAMS

The best jobs in the new information society - in virtually every industry - will be filled by workers who can READ, WRITE, COMPUTE, COMMUNICATE, AND THINK.

VIDEO PROGRAMMERS

Communications, especially the programming segment, offers bright potential. Video programmers are involved with three basic functions: pre-production, production, post-production.

COMPUTERS

A person who wishes to become a TV reporter should know how to use desktop computers and graphics programs.

MOVIE & VIDEO PRODUCTION

Small movie and video production companies should offer outstanding opportunities for young persons who lack connections to land jobs with major studios.

WRITING

Jobs involved with writing are widely diverse. However, almost all share the same general employment outlook: much competition.

TELEVISION/FILM PRODUCER

Expanding cable TV networks and consumer video market have created more markets for producers. This will continue being a competitive field.

RADIO/TV ANNOUNCER

Keen competition for jobs; many more job seekers that jobs in this relatively small field. Entry-level openings more likely at small radio stations in small cities. Jobs at these stations may include a wide variety of duties in addition to announcing. Those knowledgeable in business, consumer, health news may have an advantage.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Long term outlook is very good. Need for legal services will grow with size of population, national economy and introduction of new legislation. In order to keep cost down, the following institutions are expected to hire more assistants and fewer attorneys: business corporations, insurance companies, banks, community legal services, government, consumer organizations, courts.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

RADIO/TV ANNOUNCER: Good voice, free of regional dialect. Good vocabulary, fluent speech. Sense of showmanship and timing. Good judgement. Sense of humor helpful.

TELEVISION/FILM PRODUCER: Talent, creativity, self-critical judgment, stamina. Must also have good business sense and stay in touch with public tastes and wants. Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

SALARY

COMMUNICATIONS: AVERAGE $ OFFER FOR BA

Advertising $17,000
Communications $25,576
Journalism $18,333
Public Relations $25,000
Telecommunications/Broadcasting $17,5000

RELATED OCCUPATIONS

OCCUPATION - EDUCATION - STARTING $ - OUTLOOK

Broadcast Engineer - BS - $34,000 - Uncertain
Copy Editor - BA - $18,000 - Poor
Journalist - BA - $21,500 - Poor
Paralegal - HS - $22,500 - Very Good
Radio Announcer - BA - $13,000 - Poor
TV Announcer - BA - $21,000 - Poor
Producer - BA - $ 19,000 - Mixed
Television Director - BA - $1,592/wk - Mixed

PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT

2 & 4 year colleges, universities, technical/trade schools, independent practices, medical centers, clinics, mental health centers, HMO's, nursing homes, academic research institutions, school districts, government agencies, business, industry, adult education programs, correctional institutions, private institutions, non-profit institutions, half way houses, programs for senior citizens, and insurance companies.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Advising, Counseling, Explaining, Answering Questions, Writing Reports, Record Keeping, Gathering Information, Evaluating, Interviewing, Analyzing, Assessing, Coordinating

OCCUPATION - EDUCATION - OUTLOOK - STARTING SALARY

Career Planning & Placement Director - BA or MA - Poor - $23,500-28,000

Psychologist, Clinical Counseling - MA or PHD - Mixed - $25,500-39,000

School Counselor - BA, MA and/or Certification - Probably Good - $24,000-28,500

Rehabilitation Counselor - BA w/experience or MA - Good - $22,500-26,000

SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Contact the Career Development Center at your college.

• American Psychological Association
  750 First Street, N.E.
  Washington, DC 20002-4242
  

• American School Counselor Association
  5999 Stevenson Avenue
  Alexandria, VA 22304

  
  

• National Rehabilitation Counselors Association
  8807 Sudley Road, Suite 102
  Manassas, VA 22110

  
  

• National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Inc.
  c/o Gaith Eldridge, Rehabilitation Services Program
  Department of Special Education
  Utah State University
  Logan, VT 84322-2870
  

SOURCES IN THE CAREER LIBRARY

Career Choices for Students of Psychology (1990)
Careers for Good Samaritans & Other Humanitarian Types (1992)
Careers in Psychology (1992)
Careers in Social & Rehabilitation Services (1994)
Careers in Mental Health (1986)
Mental Health & Social Work Career Directory (1993)
New Career Opportunities in Health & Human Services (1984)
Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (1990)
Opportunities in Gerontology Careers (1987)
Opportunities in Non-profit Organization Careers (1994)
Opportunities in Psychology (1991)
Opportunities in Social Science Careers (1990)

SALARY:

Average Salary Offer

CHEMISTRY = $27,721
PHYSICS = $26,835

CHEMISTRY

Three-fifths of the nation's 105,000 chemists work in industry, many in research and development and the rest in production, quality control, management, sales, and even finance. They may also work in advertising, public relations, environmental protection, and industrial safety and health departments.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job prospects for chemists will be best in PHARMACEUTICAL and BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES.

PHYSICS

The best opportunities will be related to ELECTRONICS, ENERGY, DEFENSE, AND PERHAPS SPACE.

ENGINEERING

Many factors in today's global economy suggest that the future projections for engineering are excellent. This is especially true in engineering areas such as; chemical, environmental, materials & manufacturing engineering.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The continued demand for new and improved products and more economical processes will make for an exciting, dynamic future for chemical engineers.

There are about 49,000 chemical engineers. Job opportunities should be good through the year 2,000, especially in the fields of PHARMACEUTICAL, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND MATERIALS SCIENCE.

Starting Salary (BS) = $31,000 a year in private industry.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

As a result of their knowledge of electrical phenomena and technology, electrical engineers work in a large number of capacities that support total engineering efforts in the industries that employ them.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

HOT!

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

As the environmental problems of the world grow more complex, the demand for formally trained environmental engineers is expected to continue to increase.

CHEMIST

The outlook for employment is good primarily because of the development of new products by private industry. In addition, problems of pollution, energy, and health care must be addressed by chemists.

EDUCATION

Little growth is expected in college and university positions, and competition for existing positions is expected to be very strong.

LOW SUPPLY/HIGH DEMAND FOR CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS TEACHERS : according to the "Elem. & Secondary Teacher Education Report; Based on Supply & Demand for graduation in 1992-93.

CHEMISTRY

OCCUPATION - EDUCATION - STARTING-$ - AVERAGE- $ - OUTLOOK

BIOCHEMIST - BS - $28,000 - $42,500 - GOOD

CHEMICAL ENGINEER - BS - 35,000-42,000 - 60,000-63,000 - FAIR

CHEMIST - BS/MS - 25,000-27,500 - 54,000 - FAIR

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - BS - 29,000-31,000 - 42,000-55,000 - GOOD

SANITARIAN - BS - 20,000-25,000 - 32,000 - GOOD

CHEM. TEACHER - BS - 22,000-26,000 - 35,500 - GOOD

PHYSICS

OCCUPATION - EDUCATION - STARTING-$ - AVERAGE- $ - OUTLOOK

AEROSPACE ENG. - BS - 28,000-32,500 - 54,500-57,000 - FAIR-MODERATE

COMP. PROGR. - BS - 27,000-30,000 - 35,000-38,000 - VERY GOOD

ENVIR. ENG. - BS - 31,000 - 54,000 -- GOOD

OPTICAL TECH. HS - 14,000-16,000 - 20,000-28,000 - GOOD

Careers in Community Health are:

1. challenging, complex and rewarding
2. have an overlap of responsibilities
3. salaries vary widely from different agencies and settings
4. they involve a mixture of clinical skills coupled with public health knowledge.

Health educators:

Health educators are employed in local, state, federal and volunteer health agencies, community health center, hospitals, clinics, health maintenance organizations and private industries.

Environmental Health:

July 1993 Salary:

APHA: American Public Health Association

APHA is the oldest and largest public health association in the world.

DHHS: United States Department of Health and Human Services

Job opportunities in public health are plentiful and varied. The majority of public health workers are found in public agencies.

Occupation - Education - Salary Range

Disease Prevention & Epidemiology:

1. Public Health Consultant - BA & MA - 23,000-42,500
   
2. Public Health Field Worker - BA - 9,850-28,000
   
3. Public Health Investigator - BA or BS - 13,000-33,200
   

Environmental Health:

1. Sanitarian Aide - HS - 9,000-20,000
   
2. Sanitarian - BS - 19,000-41,000
   
3. Engineering Technician - BS - 15,000-30,000
   
4. Public Health Engineer - BS - 22,500-53,000
   
5. Industrial Hygienist - BS - 17,500-50,000

Public Health Education:

Public Health Educator - BA or BS
Employed more often in community and in hospital or clinical setting. Fewer in state health department.

Public Health Management:

Program Representative - BA or BS - 14,000-25,000
Program Specialist/Evaluator - BA or BS - 17,500-35,000
Training Coordinator - BA - 19,000-37,000
Public Health Administrator - BA-MA-MBA - 20,000-49,000

Public Health Nursing:

AVERAGE SALARY OFFER

ECONOMICS & FINANCE - $27,315

Commercial Banking (Consumer) - $20,871
Commercial Banking (Lending) - $24,019
Investment Banking (Sales & Trade) - $19,333
Financial Analysis - - $28,285
Insurance (Underwriting) - $24,820
Portfolio Management/Brokerage - $22,833

GLOBALIZATION

There is a growing demand for bilingual professionals with tax, audit or consulting experience who understand worldwide financial issues.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Computer skills are an universal requirement among financial professionals. Basic PC skills, along with a working knowledge of at least one spreadsheet software are expected, even for entry-level job seekers.

OCCUPATIONAL TRENDS

• BANKING: Expect the most competition for positions in credit lending.

• INSURANCE: The need for capable professionals remains strong in sales, actuarial and underwriting.

• MARKET RESEARCH: No one specific academic background is required for a job in market research, but you must be able to work effectively and comfortably with numbers and to articulate your ideas clearly and convincingly.

• REAL ESTATE: Job seekers in the real estate business will find opportunities in residential and commercial sales, appraisal, and property management.

• FINANCIAL PLANNERS: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for financial planners will grow at an average of 3% per year through the year 2,000.

• INVESTMENT BANKING: Many opportunities are now available and will go to people with a global outlook on business and foreign language skills.

  PERSONAL SKILLS

• FINANCIAL PLANNERS: The ability to work independently and a capacity for numerically analyzing detailed information are essential. Good communication skills are important. Experience in using computers is invaluable.

• STOCKBROKERS: Excellent sales skills and a capacity for long hours and hard work are essential, as is the ability to handle pressure, competition, and rejection. Skill in the use of computers is recommended since so much of the securities industry is automated.

  INVESTMENT BANKERS: First-rate quantitative and analytical skills are essential, as are excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Leadership qualities are crucial, and familiarity with using computers is highly recommended.

OCCUPATION - EDUCATION - STARTING SALARY - OUTLOOK

Economist - Phd. - $44,000 - Moderate

Financial Planner - BA - $29,000 - Very Good

Insurance Agent - BA - $20,000-21,500 - Good

International Trade Specialist - BA - $24,000-29,000 - Good/Mixed

Loan Administrator - BA - $31,000 - Mixed

MAJOR INDUSTRY SEGMENTS (ENVIRONMENTAL)

Waste Management , Resource Recovery, Air Quality , Water Quality, Land and Water Resource Management , Energy, Wildlife Protection, Agriculture.

"HOT JOBS" IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY

Chemist , Coastal Zone Manager, Environmental Educator/Communicator , Environmental Engineer, Environmental Lawyer , Environmental Manager, Geographical Info. System Specialist , Hydrogeologist , Industrial Hygienist , Land Use Planner , Recycling Coordinator , Risk Assessment Expert , Wetlands Ecologist , Toxicologist.

JOBS FOR THE ECOLOGICALLY MINDED

Today there are environmental professionals working in corporations, in all levels of government, in industry as engineers, scientists, and technicians, in the various media, in nonprofit organizations,a nd as educators and entrepreneurs. Many environmental professionals have scientific and technical backgrounds, although an increasing number have been trained in the liberal arts.

ENVIRONMENTALISM IS BECOMING SERIOUS BUSINESS AND ONLY THOSE WITH A SERIOUS INTEREST AND SHARP SKILLS NEED APPLY!

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

• The growing need to understand the economic consequences of environmental mishaps has ignited a demand for consultants who specialize in environmental issues.

• There are three states who have established a certification process. New Jersey is one of these states.

• Proponents of certification suggest the following: Pollution analysis, testing, and cleaning is a team effort. A team would be comprised of a group of specialists. However, a person who would head the environmental team would be certified by the state as an environmental consultant. The team members would include some or all of the following: engineers, scientists, geologists, and technicians.

TOXICOLOGIST

• Hot Track: Toxicologist sample and analyze pollutants, weigh the dangers toxic wastes present and help formulate regulations to avert future damage.

• Salary: Entry = $40,000-50,000

• Pros & Cons: One reward of job well done is the satisfaction of contributing to the public good. But struggling with bureaucrats who misunderstand and thus may miscommunicate scientific concepts makes for frustrating work.

  GROWING FIELD OF GEOLOGY

• Geology professionals report the field is growing because of public concern about the environment, the expansion of environmental firms and federal regulations.

• Another factor in the demand for geologists is that the number of students enrolled in geology dropped off in the 1980's, when geologists and geophysicists were laid off by oil and gas companies.

WATER SUPPLY

Industries, companies, and government agencies involved with the supply of unpolluted water should offer better-than-average career and job opportunities for the 1990's and beyond.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

HYDROGEOLOGIST: Aptitude for science and math. Ability to imagine things in three dimensions. Inquiring mind. Keen powers of observation. Strong analytical skills. Teamwork ability. Interest in outdoor activities and travel. Mechanical skills. Physical fitness for field work.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST: Concern for people. Analytical mind, problem-solving skills, good judgment, flexibility, patience. Good health and stamina. Ability to work well with both labor and management. Good communication skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: Must be observant, accurate. Ability to explain technical reasons for regulations to all kinds of people and tactfully gain compliance. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with citizens, politicians, business owners etc. Persistence and honesty essential.

SALARY

GEOLOGY - Average $ Offer - $26,219

OCCUPATION - EDUCATION - STARTING $ - AVERAGE $ - OUTLOOK

Cartographer - BS - $19,500 - - $42,000 - Mixed
Civil Engineer - BS - $31,000 - $54,000 - Good
Climatologist - MS - $22,500 - $43,000 - Good
Geologist - MS - $23,000 - $46,000 - Mixed
Environmental Health Specialist - BS - $22,500 - $32,000 - Good
Environmental Planner - BS - $26,000 - $41,000 - Good
Urban Planner - BA - $27,500 - $43,000 - Good

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Whatever your field, the US Government offers you opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge. The government offers over 200 occupations; across the country and around the world.

• The nation's largest employer.
• They hire 300,000 employees yearly.
• 98% are in the Executive Branch.
• 94% are employed in the US, 6% are overseas.
• 14% work in DC.
• Employment opportunities in 50 states.

FACTS & TRENDS

• Most of the workers who will staff the Federal Government in the year 2000 are already working for it today.

• Minorities represent a large share of the federal work force.

• In general, the Federal Government does very little hiring at salaries above $46,000.

• As a group, federal workers are better educated than others in the national work force.

• Over the past 10 years, women have been hired by the Federal Government at a very rapid rate.

• Government workers are, on average, older than most American job holders.

BEST PROSPECTS

The best bets for federal employment will be found among the hard sciences, financial management, some engineering specialties, and health occupations.

DUAL CAREER

Planning for the long term can pay big dividends. Starting your Career in government and then moving to the private sector is a good long-term plan.

STATE TOURISM BUREAUS

More states will increase their budgets for State Tourism Bureaus. This should also create new job/career opportunities. A background in hospitality management and marketing should prove useful to break into this field.

FEDERAL BANK

Federal bank regulation agencies have an above average job opportunity.

POLICE PROTECTION

Terrorism and/or the threat of terrorism should create new career opportunities. There will be an upswing for additional employment needed by government law enforcement.

CIA

The CIA have an above average career opportunities in terms of job security. Education and experience that are helpful include: economics with a concentration in analyzing international data; computer science; engineering; business experience; and linguistics. An MBA degree would also prove useful.

FBI, BATF, & OTHER POLICE ENFORCEMENT

They should offer outstanding career opportunities. The US government's BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) have the task of stomping out the evils of: alcohol, tobacco, and firearms.

NATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT & WORK TRAINING PROGRAMS

Cooperative Education
Summer Employment
Student Volunteer Program
Presidential Management Intern

A GOOD GPA

The Federal Government is truly one place where a superior academic record pays off. If you have above a 3.5 GPA you can be exempt from taking the ACWA and also qualify for Superior Academic Achievement.

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY

GS-5 = $17,686 A Bachelor's Degree
GS-7 = $21,906 A Bachelor's Degree plus 9 months experience

SF-171

ACWA TEST

CAREER AMERICA COLLEGE HOTLINE

1-900-990-9200
$.40 PER MINUTE - AVAILABLE 24 HOURS

• Foreign related job opportunities should develop in the US and Canadian companies and institutions which have foreign operations. Hopefully these companies and institutions will hire Americans and train them overseas instead of hiring foreigners.

• Multilingual skills will make you marketable in the 90's.

• Most employers consider employees with foreign language skills to be a definite asset and some give preference to candidates who posses foreign language skills.

• The 1990's may be dubbed the Era of Consultants: training and education consulting should offer outstanding opportunities. Specialty areas such as Intercultural information and training about foreign customs and cultures can be a hot prospect.

• Important languages in the Commerce and Business fields are: Spanish, Japanese, French, Chinese, German & Russian. Foreign language skills can be advantagous for careers in: Banking, Computers, Advertising, Personnel, and Customer Service.

• Career opportunities are expected to grow in human service organizations which help immigrants.

• Currently, it is easier to find jobs in bilingual education than it is in foreign language teaching.

TEACHING

HOT PROSPECT

AVERAGE SALARY OFFER

Occupation - Education - Starting Salary - Average Salary - Employment Outlook

Foreign Service Officer - BA - 24,000-32,000 - 44,000-54,000 - Keen Competition
Interpreter/Translator - BA - 19,000-23,500 - 36,000 - poor
Library Tech. - BA - 16,000-19,500 - 23,000 - poor-fair
International Trade Specialist - BA/MBA helpful - 24,000-29,000 - 43,000 - good-mixed
Teacher, Arts/Humanities - BA, MA-for cert. - 22,000-26,500 - 35,000 - mixed

Starting Salaries in Foreign Languages

* William Paterson is now offering a special program to train court interpreters in Spanish and English.

AVERAGE SALARY OFFER = $23,839

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