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1. Employment Trends and Hot CareersPresented by Ms. Markell R. Steele, Career CounselorFutures in Motion, Inc.markell@futures-in-motion.com I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

2. Trends • Layoffs • “Traditional” careers don’t seem stable anymore • Economy is in turmoil • Job seekers are scared about the future • Technology Advancements and Social Media Tools I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

3. The Problem with Labor Market Information • Projections based on past performance of economic indicators & 2 year time-frames • Exceptions always exist • Somewhat reliable- have to drill down Bottom line- job seekers need to do their homework I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

4. Top 15 Fastest Growing Occupations(CA EDD, 2006-2016) • Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts • Computer Software Engineers, Applications • Forensic Science Technicians • Skin Care Specialists • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians • Home Health Aides • Occupational Therapist Assistants • Law Teachers, Postsecondary • Physics Teachers, Postsecondary • Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors  • Traffic Technicians • Physical Therapist Assistants • Pharmacy Technicians • Dental Hygienists • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

5. Top 15 Occupations with Most Annual Openings(CA EDD, 2006-2016) • Retail Salespersons (26,160) • Cashiers (19,130) • Waiters and Waitresses (18,010) • Office Clerks, General (13,830) • Personal and Home Care Aides (12,510) • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (12,090) • Customer Service Representatives (11,160) • Registered Nurses (9,900) • Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (9,320) • Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (9,320)  • Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8,140) • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (7,930) • Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (7,400) • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (7,140) • General and Operations Managers (6,630) I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

6. 15 Top Highest Paying Jobs(CA EDD, 2006-2016) • Family and General Practitioners ($69.28) • Lawyers ($63.19) • Natural Sciences Managers ($61.37) • Dentists, General ($61.28) • Engineering Managers ($60.97) • Marketing Managers ($60.41) • Computer and Information Systems Managers ($58.96) • Air Traffic Controllers ($57.28) • Pharmacists ($57.17) • Computer and Information Scientists, Research ($56.58) • Petroleum Engineers ($55.83) • Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers ($55.48) • Mathematicians ($52.85) • Human Resources Managers, All Other ($52.19) • Financial Managers ($50.90) I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

7. Industries in Focus • Construction related to infrastructure • Green Industry • Medical Information Technology • Education • Energy and Utilities • Federal Government I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

8. Air Quality Specialist: $58,380 Climate Change Director: $78,390 Conservationist: $33,520 Construction Workers: $55,950 Electrical Engineers: $79,240 Mechanical Engineers: $72,300 Sales Representatives: $68,270 Accountants and Auditors: $57,060 Information Systems Managers: $108,070 Tax/Revenue Agents: $46,920 Civil Drafters: $43,310 Obama Joborama http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-obama_job_o_rama-783 Civil Engineers: $71,710 Construction Managers: $76,230 Surveyors: $51,630 Laboratory Technicians: $34,270 Medical Research Scientists: $64,200 Registered Nurses: $60,010 Database Administrators: $67,250 Medical Transcriptionists: $31,250 Software Developers: $89,070 Emerging Job Opportunities I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

9. Skills Employers Need • People and Self-Management • Communication • Leadership/Management • Analytical/Problem-solving • Creativity and Initiative • Technical and Scientific • Flexibility I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

10. What Job Seekers Can Do to Discover Opportunities • Find the match assessing skills, interest, relevant experience • Research Industries • Research Potential Employers • Identify Employment Growth Areas • Network • Conduct Information Interviews I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

11. Employment Trends and Labor Market Information Sources California Employment Development Department http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/ 6 Fields That Stand to Benefit From the Stimulus Plan: How Job Seekers Can Benefit, Too http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_fields_that_stand_to_benefit_from_stimulus_plan-765 Obama Job-O-Rama http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-obama_job_o_rama-783 The American Reinvestment and Recovery Plan – By the Numbers http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/recovery_plan_metrics_report_508.pdf Jobs in All 50 States- White House Blog http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog_post/jobs_in_all_fifty_states/ I help frustrated job seekers find career direction so they can get the job they want in less time with less stress.

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