What are the Best Jobs for the Future?

If you’re entering the work force for the first time or facing a career change for any reason it can be very beneficial to understand future job market trends.

Auto workers and postal workers are finding out first-hand how important it is to work in an industry that meets the demands of the times we live in. Or more accurately, what happens when the industry no longer meets the needs of the times.

If you’re entering the job market today for any reason whether you’ve been laid off, looking for a career change, re-entering the job market after a long break or you’re faced with job uncertainty it’s important to understand what the future outlook holds for any job you’re interested in.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are the fastest growing occupations for the next 10 years:

Best Jobs for the Future

1. Network systems and data communications analysts
2. Personal and home care aides
3. Home health aides
4. Computer software engineers, applications
5. Veterinary technologists and technicians
6. Personal financial advisors
7. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
8. Medical assistants
9. Veterinarians
10. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
11. Skin care specialists
12. Financial analysts
13. Social and human service assistants
14. Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
15. Physical therapist assistants
16. Pharmacy technicians
17. Forensic science technicians
18. Dental hygienists
19. Mental health counselors
20. Mental health and substance abuse social workers
21. Marriage and family therapists
22. Dental assistants
23. Computer systems analysts
24. Database administrators
25. Computer software engineers, systems software
26. Gaming and sports book writers and runners
27. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
28. Manicurists and pedicurists
29. Physical therapists
30. Physician assistants

1. Home health aide
2. Personal and home care aide
3. Computer software engineer
4. Medical assistant
5. Network systems and data communications analyst
6. Dental assistant

In addition to understanding the best jobs for the future, it can be beneficial to understand trends in declining occupations. Over the next 10 years the largest declines are expected in the following occupational groups:

• Office and administrative support
• Sales
• Production
• Transportation and material moving

Understanding the future job market trends can help in your decision making process when deciding on a career path as well as deciding on education choices. But ultimately your best guidance is always to follow your passion.

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