25 Hot Careers That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago

by JoVon Sotak, FindtheRightSchool.com


What did you want to be when you grew up? Astronaut? Movie star? Superhero? Whatever made your list, green marketer probably wasn't on it--but that job may be on the lists of today's youngsters.

Here's a list of emerging careers that you (and your inner child) can get excited about. You couldn't have daydreamed about any of these jobs when you were a child--because they didn't exist then. In fact, they're so new that, although they're starting to be recognized, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't yet have data on them. If you've been looking for a new dream job or haven't decided what you want to be when you "grow up," these are 25 new options.


Business
A specialized business degree can help you obtain the skills you need to work in one of these professions.

1. Business continuity specialists plan and implement recovery solutions to keep businesses functioning during disasters and emergency situations.

2. Electronic commerce specialists analyze online buyers' preferences and handle online sales strategies, including marketing, advertising, and website design.

3. Social media managers/strategists use social technologies like Facebook to reach out to customers, and they build social networks within companies.

4. Virtual concierges provide professional concierge services--for business or personal needs--with the convenience of being just an email away.

5. User experience analysts collect data on website usage and provide insight about users' experiences by using psychological, computer-science, and industrial-design knowledge to test theories and draw conclusions.


Communications
Rising numbers of college communications programs are offering instruction that can lead to one of these cutting-edge jobs.

1. Bloggers research and write blog content for news websites, public and private corporations, government offices, and many other organizations with blogs.

2. Content managers develop strategies for creating, updating, and organizing Web content, typically with the goal of attracting new visitors.

3. Online political campaign managers develop and manage strategies for using Internet and social technologies to help politicians get elected.

4. Video journalists design and produce online videos that document information, news, and events.


Education
Start with an education degree program, and then take specialized classes to launch one of these careers.

1. Athletic compliance coordinators ensure that athletic programs receiving government funding meet government regulations.

2. Adaptive physical education specialists help people with disabilities participate in physical education programs and activities.

3. Distance learning coordinators schedule courses and coordinate distance learning programs.

4. Home-school liaisons establish and manage partnerships between parents and schools.

5. School diagnosticians assess and diagnose the learning problems of students.


Environment
Depending on your interest, you may need a degree in environmental science or business for one of these jobs.

1. Carbon credit traders handle the purchase and sale of carbon-emissions permits for companies.

2. Environmental economists measure the benefits and potential drawbacks of renewable energy and other environmental alternatives.

3. Environmental restoration planners work with scientific staff to implement plans that reverse environmental damage.

4. Green marketers promote green products and services.

5. Recycling coordinators administer drop-off and curbside recycling programs with government and waste-disposal agencies.


Energy
Requirements for one of these jobs may run the gamut from on-the-job training to a specialized engineering or business bachelor's or master's degree.

1. Biofuels/biodiesel product development managers plan and execute research programs that evaluate alternative biofuels/biodiesel technologies.

2. Biomass plant technicians monitor biomass plant activities (biomass is biological matter that can be turned into a renewable energy source).

3. Energy auditors inspect buildings and systems to maximize energy efficiency and cut energy costs.

4. Energy brokers buy and sell energy for customers.

5. Fuel cell engineers design and build fuel cell systems for all types of devices, including cars and phones.

6. Methane/landfill gas collection system operators run the day-to-day business of landfill gas projects, including compliance and reporting requirements.

The best part of dreaming about careers as a kid was the sense of wonder and excitement--the belief that you would have a job that was on the cutting edge of discovery. Your future career was going to be thrilling! With a bit of career training to prepare you for any of these 25 emerging careers, it still can be.

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How Technology Makes Work More Annoying

10 of the worst workplace tech trends

by Maria Hanson, LiveCareer

New technology has brought some great new workplace trends: telecommuting and free company iPhones, for instance. But new technology has also ushered in some annoying (and productivity-destroying) workplace trends--in all industries.

These are among the most aggravating:

Your boss asking you to be friends on Facebook
"It's a little awkward," says computer engineer Daphne Schaeffer. "You can't exactly ignore the boss, but you don't want them knowing what you did on Friday or who you did it with."

Having to "friend" every business you associate with
"It's gotten ridiculous," says attorney Shane Fischer.

Forgetting how to talk
Publicist Tajiana Ancora-Brown has seen a worsening of in-person and on-the-phone communication. "It's unbelievable when someone who sits two desks away from you sends you numerous emails about things that could be worked out in a two-minute conversation instead of an email exchange lasting the entire afternoon."

Sending an IM to say you're sending an email
"When did we decide that we needed one technology to announce another technology?" asks Kristin Pitarys, of the Arizona Cheesecake Company.

Not checking voicemail
Wonder why you haven't heard a peep after leaving that really detailed voicemail message? It may be because the recipient rarely picks up voicemail. "It's one of those 'out of sight, out of mind' things. Email and texts are a lot more in your face," says Internet consultant Mark Warren, who admits he is "totally one of those people."

Checking voice mail for all to hear
Many people who do still check voice messages are more prone to letting the world hear them, too. "I can't tell you how many times I've had to listen to people listening to their voicemail messages on speaker phone," says Eula Young, of Griot's Roll Film Production.

CC-ing the world on email messages
"Why am I being copied on this? Am I supposed to take action on this? Just be aware of it? Huh?" asks Ellen Daehnick, of b-spoke group, a management consulting business.

Tweeting the day away
Barry Maher, the author of "Filling the Glass," points to the trend of "people who constantly interrupt their work to tweet and be tweeted." He adds, "One client claimed it had cost his company thousands of dollars in lost productivity."

Texting during meetings
It's been going on for a while and doesn't show any sign of letting up. "And these are grownups, not just 20-somethings. And they get mad if you call them on their insanely rude behavior," says technology consultant Gabriel Goldberg.

Never really getting a vacation
Many supervisors and clients expect workers with time off to stay in touch via email, texting, and even social networking. "That pretty much defeats the entire purpose of leaving work behind while vacationing," says Steven Spenser, of Praxis Communication.

Publicist Marli McCleary feels his pain. "There's nothing like a client calling you when you're at the craps table in Vegas or in aisle 10 at the grocery store with your kids.

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Dog-Friendly Workplaces Can Have Surprising Advantages
by Maria Goodavage, LiveCareer.com


Heading off to work and leaving your canine best friend behind -- with his hang-dog look and pleading eyes -- can be enough to make you want to stay home and play fetch all day.

But thanks to a growing trend, you may soon be able to leave your guilt at the door: More dogs than ever are accompanying their owners to work.

A recent survey by the American Pet Products Association found that 20 percent of companies now have pet-friendly policies. Even if your dog isn't permitted to set paw in your office on a regular basis, you may be able to convince your company to participate in Take Your Dog to Work Day, on June 26. Or you can create your own dog-friendly workplace by starting your own business. (Take the free entrepreneur test to see if you have what it takes.)

Here's some ammo that will help you win over your boss so that every dog can have his (work)day:

* Dog-friendly companies attract hard workers. In a 2006 survey conducted jointly by Dogster.com and Simply Hired, 66 percent of dog owners said they'd work longer hours if their dogs could join them at work. Almost half would switch jobs, and 44 percent would take a salary cut for the perk.

Dorrie Krueger, who has been bringing her 100-pound dog, Milford, to work with her almost daily for nine years at Build-a-Bear Workshop, based in St. Louis, is deeply grateful for this popular company perk. "I don't have the terrible guilt of leaving Milford behind, and I can -- and do -- stay extra long at work and not have to worry about going home and letting him out, "she says.

* Dog-friendly companies hang onto their employees. Since the vast majority of businesses, especially larger ones, don't permit pooches, those who land jobs with dog-friendly companies tend to stay on. "It's a great retention tool," says Stephen Fukuhara, director of facilities operations at Autodesk, in San Rafael, California.

* Dogs at work are stress-busting team-builders. Petting a dog has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. When dogs show up at work, they tend to be social lubricants that bring people together and attract lots of pats. "When someone is stressed, they pet Roman or another dog," says Fiona Nolan, an Autodesk project manager, of her rescued mutt. "Everyone feels better afterward."

* Dogs rarely cause problems at work. Some companies have strict policies, others are more laissez-faire. But tales of problems are few. (At Build-a-Bear, for instance, no dog has ever ripped apart a stuffed bear!)

It's a given that dogs who go to work have to be well behaved. But Liz Palika, author of "Dogs at Work," suggests a few other qualities that are helpful for a dog who goes to work: "Dogs should not be food thieves, or have lots of flatulence, drooling, constant scratching, or barking."

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The World's Dirtiest Jobs

They may be dirty jobs, but someone has to do them!

by Shannon Dauphin, FindtheRightSchool.com



Would you prefer a job in a clean, air-conditioned office, or would you like to jump into a job that requires heavy protective gear and working in downright filthy conditions? Most people would choose the former, but others have found great satisfaction and success in so-called dirty jobs (though, of course, not everyone who has a dirty job has one by choice--many dirty jobs are also dangerous and low-paying).


Here are some of the world's dirtiest jobs:


Wastewater-Treatment Technician
Do you ever wonder where all the water you use goes at the end of the day? Every time you flush a toilet or run the dishwasher, that water heads through a series of pipes and ends up at a wastewater-treatment plant. Wastewater-treatment technicians then work to remove pollutants from the water before it's released back into streams, rivers, and oceans. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wastewater-treatment technicians earned a median annual wage of $39,850 in 2009.


Dung Curator
According to Popular Science magazine, the members of the Quarternary Paleontology team from Northern Arizona University have one of the ten worst jobs in science. These folks curate "the largest collection of excrement in the world." The job also entails collecting these special treasures from zoos and archaeological digs. The reason for doing this? To research DNA, plant matter in the dung, and climate.


Cave Biologist
Does the thought of crawling around in a dark, enclosed, and damp space sound like a good time? Maybe not, but when you throw in the wonders that can be found in underground caverns, from the interesting colonies of bats to the amazing eyeless fish in dark waters, you might start to see the appeal of working as a cave biologist. Biological scientists enjoy annual salaries of $66,510, according to BLS reports.


Crime-Scene Cleanup
Dealing with the aftermath of violent crimes and accidents is not something that most relatives and friends of lost loved ones can handle. That's where crime-scene cleanup crews come in. They sweep in after investigators are done with a crime scene and do their best to return it to its original condition.


Disaster Cleanup
Major disasters leave a lot of debris in their wake. From tornadoes that rip open homes and throw insulation everywhere, to floods that can leave several feet of brown mud when the water recedes, natural disasters can lead to messy and even dangerous cleanup jobs.


Garbage Collector
You know how you hate taking out the trash? Imagine doing it eight hours a day, week in and week out. This is the job of the garbage collector. These guys and gals must work in all sorts of weather (and in many municipalities, garbage collection happens year-round--even on major holidays). Wages vary greatly, but the median hourly pay for a garbage collector with five years of experience is around $20 in many states, according to PayScale.com's salary calculator.


Hospital Laundry Employee
Rotting food and bodily waste are the least of a hospital launderer's worries. Hospital linens often come straight to the laundry after being scooped up from the operating room or hospital beds. Hazardous fluids and even dangerous medical instruments and needles may be mixed in with the laundry.


Kitchen-Exhaust Cleaner
Commercial kitchens get cruddy and gunked up with grease. If the grease isn't cleaned, fires and unhappy health inspectors can result. Caustic chemicals, pressure washers, or sometimes a combination of both are used in cleaning, and gunk must sometimes be scraped off before washing begins. The stuff that comes off is so unpleasant that it can't be washed down a drain. It must be hauled away.


Poultry Processor
Gizzards and guts and offal, oh, my! While it's pretty easy to imagine that any job location where animals are being changed into food might not be the cleanest place in town, poultry processors have it worse than most. On top of being filthy, the work is achingly repetitive, and injuries are common.


Zookeeper
This is a job many kids have aspired to--and let's face it, zookeeping is pretty cool. Where there are animals, however, there's usually a mess. Exhibit and living areas must be kept clean of debris and waste. Mike Rowe, star of the reality TV show "Dirty Jobs," compares it to cleaning a cougar-sized cat-litter box. Animals must also be fed. If you work with aquatic animals, for example, you may end up knee-deep in fish guts. This job, which pays $19,550 per year, can be highly competitive, despite the low pay and dirty work.

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The Rewards of Entrepreneurship

3 Success Stories
by Maria Hanson, LiveCareer.com


Who are the people behind the nation's 27 million small businesses? They're as varied as the enterprises they start, with different strengths, backgrounds, and reasons for pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.

Here's a look at three successful, very happy entrepreneurs and what makes them tick.

Jacquie Steiner, owner of Moveable Feast in-home cooking service, started preparing meals for her family when she was only 9 years old, after her mother developed a long-term health problem. "I loved it from the start," she says. "I could make food that brought my family together, helped my mom, and made people feel happy."

Cooking for others continued to be a passion for Steiner throughout her career as an event coordinator. Last year, when she lost her job because of the recession, she decided to turn her passion into her profession. She founded Moveable Feast, and now prepares meals in the homes of clients all over the Western U.S. Some are just too busy to cook, but want the nurturing nourishment of meals home-cooked to order. Others have health issues that prevent them from cooking.

"It's so gratifying to cook for other people. Food is more than mere sustenance. It's soul. It's love," she says.

Robin Baggett, owner of Alpha-Omega Winery in Napa Valley, wasn't always a wine connoisseur. In college, Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill was his wine of choice. But as he grew his law practice over the years, his tastes in wine became more refined. When he saw an opportunity to enter the wine business, he jumped in, with strong financial motivation: Profit was his main motive.

The move paid off, with his most recent winery venture seeing a 40 percent increase in sales since last year, and winning raves from the critics. Baggett attributes much of the winery's success to something that comes naturally for him: Being a people person. "To be successful in business, it's about people. I'm a big believer in the team concept," says the life-long athlete. "I'm very proud of the staff I've been able to put together. They're key to our success."

Shira Levine, owner of SuperYenta matchmaking and dating coaching, knows first-hand the benefits of a good fix-up. Her own parents met through one, as did she and her husband. When she's not trying to coordinate matches among her hundreds of friends and acquaintances, Levine doles out sage dating advice for a small fee.

"SuperYenta is my calling," says Levine. "Many people need to talk to an objective person who isn't family or friend. It's a huge relief for them to get good, non-judgmental advice on this journey," she says. One of her more popular services is editing online dating profiles. ("I always edit out the romantic walks on the beach," she says.) The more people she makes happy, the better. Her greatest joy: "I like to be able to give the speech at the wedding."

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Earn While You Learn: 10 Great Apprenticeships

by Carol Tice, PayScale.com


If you're looking to make a career switch but need to stay employed, you can learn on the job through an apprenticeship program. Many apprentices are paid from the start, though at a lower rate than they'll earn once their training period is complete.

Probably the best-known careers entered through this route are electrician and plumber, but you can apprentice in a wide range of jobs, from accounts-payable clerk to wastewater treatment plant operator. The U.S. Department of Labor oversees hundreds of official, defined apprenticeship programs, and a spokeswoman said the agency plans to add new apprenticeship programs for growing fields such as health-care and "green jobs" involving energy efficiency or conservation.

Industries in each state decide whether they will participate in federal apprenticeship programs (see this state-by-state list), and in some cases states create their own apprenticeship programs. You'll need to do a little sleuthing to see what's available in your area. Generally, the Department of Labor reports entry requirements are minimal -- must be 18 and a high school graduate, as well as physically able to do required tasks.

There are three advantages to participating in an official apprenticeship program, says Laurence Shatkin, co-author of "200 Best Jobs Through Apprenticeships." With a formal program, you'll complete a training course of a required length, and potential employers will know you've demonstrated a specific skill level. The rules of the apprenticeship will protect you from being exploited on the job, as they define the wages you should be paid. And finally, you'll make valuable industry contacts.

"Often, you'll have worked at more than one job site, so people in the industry get to know you," he says. "When you're done, you can tap into your network for referrals."

The following list of careers you can get into through apprenticeship displays the great variety of choices available:

1. Fashion designer. The competition is intense, but if you've got an eye for style you may be able to convince a pro to take you on. Once you've completed your apprenticeship, you can strike out on your own. About one-quarter of designers are self-employed, the DOL reports. $64,161 per year

2. Industrial production manager. If your area has a strong manufacturing base and you have some assembly-line experience, an apprenticeship could help you move up to a supervisory role, Shatkin says. $63,497 per year

3. Air traffic controller. If you live near an airport, this is a great career to enter now. A generation of controllers hired during the 1970s is nearing retirement, so future hiring prospects are bright. $61,956 per year

4. Firefighting manager/supervisor. This is a good option for those who've been first-responders of some kind in the past, even as volunteers, Shatkin says. No matter what happens with the economy, firehouses will still need someone to organize the crews. $53,466 per year

5. Power plant operator. There are power plants of all types, all across the country, including an increasing number of wind farms, Shatkin notes. The Department of Labor reports that most operators learn on the job. $51,1991 per year

6. Building code inspector. Many in this role are employed by governments, which are required to inspect buildings to comply with a range of laws regarding structures. $49,356 per year

7. Telecommunications equipment installer. There's only one way to learn how to set up a wireless network or lay fiber-optic cable -- follow somebody around who's doing it. Shatkin notes this career is expected to boom as the economy recovers. $48,772 per year

8. Ship's mate. Many get started in this career in the Navy, Shatkin says, but you can use an apprenticeship as an entry point as well. Mates, also sometimes called deck officers, direct routine vessel operations and coordinate crew activities. $48,401 per year

9. Paralegal. Though most paralegals take a two-year college course, you can find apprenticeship opportunities, Shatkin says. The DOL forecasts rapid growth in demand for this role. $46,628 per year

10. Funeral director. Until someone discovers the fountain of youth, this job isn't going away. Some directors take college courses to become morticians as well, Shatkin notes, but you can learn to arrange funerals on the job. $46,161 per year

Business reporter Carol Tice contributes to several national and regional business publications.

Source: All salary data is from PayScale.com. The salaries listed are median, annual salaries for full-time workers with 5-8 years of experience and include any bonuses, commissions or profit sharing.

Pregnancy and your job: how to plan ahead; Tips for balancing your pregnancy and your job.

When a woman decides to have a baby, it can affect all aspects of her life. Not only does her home life change, but also her career. At the bare minimum, a new mother must take time off to have the baby and recover from childbirth. At the other end of the spectrum, some women are leaving full-time careers to become stay-at-home-moms. And, many women are somewhere between these two extremes, taking leave then returning to work, returning to work part-time or changing to more family friendly careers. Whatever option a woman selects, it is important to plan ahead.

Before the pregnancy

If it is possible, it is wise for a woman to start planning before she is even pregnant. She should think about whether she would like to continue to work once she has a baby and the financial ramifications of that preference. If possible, saving money prior to pregnancy can help with any unpaid time that must be taken during pregnancy or after the baby comes.

A woman should also use this time to become familiar with all of the employee benefits associated with pregnancy. She should learn what her company sponsored medical insurance will cover. Learn whether the company offers maternity leave and how long the leave may be. Is the maternity leave paid or unpaid? If the company offers disability insurance, is pregnancy covered by the plan? What benefits will be payable by the company and by private or state sponsored disability insurance? Women should research how these benefits would be affected if they indicate they are not planning to return to work.

Once you are pregnant

While many women want to tell their employers as soon as possible that they are pregnant, it is often wise to wait a few months. At the very least, if a woman is waiting until after the first trimester to tell friends and family, she should not tell her employer prior to that time. Of course if a woman has complications or severe morning sickness, it may be necessary to tell her employer at an earlier date.

Before a pregnant woman speaks to her employer, she should familiarize herself with her legal rights. State departments of labor can provide information on pregnancy rights and the information is often readily available on public web sites.

Since the announcement can have an impact on promotions and pay reviews, if a woman is due for either of these events she may want to consider waiting to inform her boss. While the news might not have any effect, if she hasn’t disclosed it she will not have any worry about this instance for pregnancy discrimination.

Anticipate the employer’s reaction. In all likelihood an employer will be pleased for an employee, but will also have concerns about how the work will get done. It is wise for a woman to be ready with suggestions about replacement workers for her duties while she is on leave. For women who do not plan to return to their jobs after the baby is born, many experts recommend they do not tell their employers since it may jeopardize their benefits or their positions during the pregnancy. However, since each job situation is unique each woman must make her own decisions about the work environment and the information it is appropriate to disclose.

An employer will need to know a woman’s plans for maternity leave. Specifically, an employer has the right to know if a woman plans on working up until the baby is born or until a particular date. The employer also has the right to know how much maternity leave a woman plans on taking. When women plan to take advantage of post-natal benefits, for example on-site daycare, programs that allow women to bring infants to work or to work part-time, these things should also be mentioned to the employer.

While unexpected things can happen, employers look most kindly on women who leave their work organized and are prepared for someone to cover their duties. Documentation of little known procedures is valuable not only for replacement workers, but for a woman returning to her

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