The TV can be your Career Guide (actuaries)

October 30th, 2008 admin Posted in careers |

By Ben Needles

Are you still sitting on your couch, having a hard time choosing a career ? Grab your remote control and TV guide. Sit back, relax, and catch a show or two on TV! Seeing your favorite characters do their work can perhaps inspire you and give you ideas on which career might be best for you .

1. Greys Anatomy, House, Scrubs
Aside from watching the love story of McDreamy and Meredith, you can start getting acquainted with the fastest growing industry in the country health care .

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this industry provided 14 million jobs in 2006, with medical and health care workers receiving an average salary of $26,290 . Continuous growth is expected from this industry; especially since the discovery of new treatments and the development of better medical equipment will definitely open up more and more jobs for millions of fresh graduates around the country.

2. CSI, Dexter, Law and Order, Bones
These shows are packed with a great combination of thrills, chills, and pure excitement! From chasing bad guys to trying to solve gruesome murder cases, crime series and police dramas give you a sneak peek on what goes on in law enforcement .

The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics emphasized the demand for more law enforcers in the country. Each local government presently employs 25-30 officers in a community to prevent police shortage in their areas. These officers receive a higher annual base salary of $44,160 - $78,547 , for their task of strengthening the security and keeping the peace in their respective communities.

3. Boston Legal, The Practice, JAG
If legal dramas are your thing, why not pursue a career in legal service ? A neophyte attorney can earn anywhere between $72,500 and $137,000 . You can practice your degree in corporate law, international law, litigation, or intellectual property .

4. Friday Night Lights, Boston Public, Teachers
TV series that take place in school or academic settings are mostly dramatic, often dealing with hard issues that students and teachers have to confront. These shows often look into the difficulties of being a teacher or a student, as well as the overwhelming feeling of fulfillment when a goal is accomplished or when you help other people achieve their dreams.

You can either be a professor, guidance counselor, or even the coach of the school team . Educational services occupy the second largest industry in 2006, accounting for 13.3 million and receiving a median earning of $77,790 , as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

So if youre having a difficult time choosing a career , your TV is not limited for entertainment — it can also be your guide to choosing a career thats best for you!

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Careers for Generation Y!
By Ben Needles

Whether you like it or not, a new generation of ambitious professionals is gradually replacing the baby boomer generation. Generation Y , or also called Nexters , are described as confident, sociable, diverse and optimistic. Thanks to advance in technology and education, the Nexters are perceived as having more knowledge and skills that are vital in emerging industries. These skills include computer proficiency, good communication skills, and most importantly, adaptability. If you think of it, the list of careers available to Nexters seems to grow more and more as the years go by!

In the last decade, thousands of academic institutions have invested in the creation and development of new programs, all of which have opened up a new line of careers and jobs for millions of fresh graduates. For instance, the medical course industry used to focus mostly on training nurses, therapists, doctors. Today, however, the health care industry has given rise to a sizable number concentrations and careers, such as medical transcription, laboratory technology, and medical assistantships have been made available by schools.

And because more and more young people keep themselves logged in to the web, online courses are already being offered to the thousands of Nexters . Whether the courses are in the field of Information Technology, legal service, or teaching, well-tailored programs can be accessed with just a touch of a button. These career profiles were identified by the Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics as having the largest job growth until 2012. In the IT industry alone, 402,000 employees joined its workforce in 2006; with a 53.4 percent employment growth is expected in the coming years.

Take advantage of the perks of your generation. You already have the liberty to choose a degree thats perfectly suited to your chosen career, so what are you waiting for? Companies are in dire need of young, versatile and technologically sophisticated workers , and you could be just what theyre looking for.