Hot Careers?

[GhandiInstinct]

So I'm changing career paths after two years at a 4 year college in the arts, and being well versed in computer hardware and software that I am, I'm trying to figure out the best career path to go for in the field of technology.

What I've heard lately is that IT, being a good career, only hires based on experience now-a-days and isn't as hot as it used to be.

So any suggestions as to what careers are hot today? That are worth investing a Bachelores in?

 

[The Batt?sai]

Originally posted by: GhandiInstinct
So I'm changing career paths after two years at a 4 year college in the arts, and being well versed in computer hardware and software that I am, I'm trying to figure out the best career path to go for in the field of technology.

What I've heard lately is that IT, being a good career, only hires based on experience now-a-days and isn't as hot as it used to be.

So any suggestions as to what careers are hot today? That are worth investing a Bachelores in?

congrats . you may have to transfer if your school doesn't offer an it degree

 

[RichardE]

Originally posted by: GhandiInstinct
So I'm changing career paths after two years at a 4 year college in the arts, and being well versed in computer hardware and software that I am, I'm trying to figure out the best career path to go for in the field of technology.

What I've heard lately is that IT, being a good career, only hires based on experience now-a-days and isn't as hot as it used to be.

So any suggestions as to what careers are hot today? That are worth investing a Bachelores in?

Medical field

/oldpeople

 

[Zugzwang152]

Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

 

[TraumaRN]

Try....HIT, health information technology. Trust me in a couple years it's gonna be BOOMING as hospital transition away from paper charting to electronic charting. My whole hospital went to paperless charting because of that we have all sorts of IT people running around now.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

If your going to cash in being an accountant you need to go above and beyond the simple 4 year degree. You need to become a CPA. In some states that requires an additional 30 credits above your bachelors degree. Check your state for requirements
Also, I heard the exam is really difficult.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: GhandiInstinct
So I'm changing career paths after two years at a 4 year college in the arts, and being well versed in computer hardware and software that I am, I'm trying to figure out the best career path to go for in the field of technology.

What I've heard lately is that IT, being a good career, only hires based on experience now-a-days and isn't as hot as it used to be.

So any suggestions as to what careers are hot today? That are worth investing a Bachelores in?

Entry level IT work is "hot" in China, India, and Brazil... but not in the US. Accounting or Marketing is a good jump if you want to stay in the college of business, or you could completely switch majors and get in the medical or legal field.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

If your going to cash in being an accountant you need to go above and beyond the simple 4 year degree. You need to become a CPA. In some states that requires an additional 30 credits above your bachelors degree. Check your state for requirements
Also, I heard the exam is really difficult.

Usually, you get your degree, then work in a firm getting experience for a few years then take the CPA exam.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

If your going to cash in being an accountant you need to go above and beyond the simple 4 year degree. You need to become a CPA. In some states that requires an additional 30 credits above your bachelors degree. Check your state for requirements
Also, I heard the exam is really difficult.

Usually, you get your degree, then work in a firm getting experience for a few years then take the CPA exam.

Maybe back in the day it was like that but not anymore. You can get your CPA without working for a firm for a few years. Many intern for a summer but finish up classes in the fall and spring then take the CPA exam.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

pharmacy is hot

though i think there are better ways to pick a career

 

[JohnCU]

power industry is hot. go for nuclear engineering or electrical engineering.

 

[RichUK]

Flipping burgers at McDonalds is pretty HOT work.

 

[TheSlamma]

Medical owns all. And don't give me the you don't like the sight of blood BS, Shrinks right now are booked for YEARS in some places. Hell even the "counselors" that can't prescribe the drugs are booked like crazy.

 

[Babbles]

I think you need to figure out what you like doing and find a career based off of that. Trying to find what the "hot career" of today is seems to be a rather silly way to run your life.

 

[Descartes]

I'll be honest...

The problem with being "well versed in computer hardware and software" is that everyone is; ok, everyone might be a stretch, but it's not something as uncommon as it was in the 80s or early 90s. You simply can't make a career out of it, and if you did it'll be helpdesk or something other entry-level with low pay and absolutely no job security. You might get lucky and find an entry-level position that you can then use to build, but you have to go beyond the "well versed in computer hardware and software" to survive.

IT is still a fantastic field and I see no reason to believe it will end. You can make an exceptional living if you're talented and have ability that differentiates you from everyone else in the field.

I agree with Babbles as well. Looking for hot careers now if your first mistake. Chasing what's hot is a waste of time. If you're good you'll be successful in whatever industry you're in. What's hot now won't be in 5-10 years. IT was hot in the 90s and everyone thought they'd be making six-figures out of school, but the reality was that these people weren't a fit for the industry and many of these people didn't survive all the layoffs from ~2000-2004. Find out what you're good at ("hardware and software" isn't enough; what value can you offer to an enterprise?) and go from there.

 

[DainBramaged]

There are ad's in our paper for dancers. Interested?

 

[GhandiInstinct]

Originally posted by: Descartes
I'll be honest...

The problem with being "well versed in computer hardware and software" is that everyone is; ok, everyone might be a stretch, but it's not something as uncommon as it was in the 80s or early 90s. You simply can't make a career out of it, and if you did it'll be helpdesk or something other entry-level with low pay and absolutely no job security. You might get lucky and find an entry-level position that you can then use to build, but you have to go beyond the "well versed in computer hardware and software" to survive.

IT is still a fantastic field and I see no reason to believe it will end. You can make an exceptional living if you're talented and have ability that differentiates you from everyone else in the field.

I agree with Babbles as well. Looking for hot careers now if your first mistake. Chasing what's hot is a waste of time. If you're good you'll be successful in whatever industry you're in. What's hot now won't be in 5-10 years. IT was hot in the 90s and everyone thought they'd be making six-figures out of school, but the reality was that these people weren't a fit for the industry and many of these people didn't survive all the layoffs from ~2000-2004. Find out what you're good at ("hardware and software" isn't enough; what value can you offer to an enterprise?) and go from there.

I absolutely concur. My reasoning is, I need stable work aside from my main focus(filming and writing) and I figure if I choose a career that's rapidly expanding(I can always get mores schooling to become more astute) I'd be in good shape.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

If your going to cash in being an accountant you need to go above and beyond the simple 4 year degree. You need to become a CPA. In some states that requires an additional 30 credits above your bachelors degree. Check your state for requirements
Also, I heard the exam is really difficult.

nah, the exam is very easy. i'm not kidding.

 

[vital]

Thanks to Enron, IT Auditing is HOT.

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

If your going to cash in being an accountant you need to go above and beyond the simple 4 year degree. You need to become a CPA. In some states that requires an additional 30 credits above your bachelors degree. Check your state for requirements
Also, I heard the exam is really difficult.

nah, the exam is very easy. i'm not kidding.

roflmao!

 

[potato28]

Go for something to do with old people. Good $$ in it.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Accounting, Nursing, Engineering.

If your going to cash in being an accountant you need to go above and beyond the simple 4 year degree. You need to become a CPA. In some states that requires an additional 30 credits above your bachelors degree. Check your state for requirements
Also, I heard the exam is really difficult.

Usually, you get your degree, then work in a firm getting experience for a few years then take the CPA exam.

Maybe back in the day it was like that but not anymore. You can get your CPA without working for a firm for a few years. Many intern for a summer but finish up classes in the fall and spring then take the CPA exam.

coulda sworn thats how it usually worked. oh well, i'm not in accounting anyway, i just hear things being in the business school.

 

[JinLien]

Medicine is the way to go at the moment because the baby boomers are getting old. Physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, orthopedic tech, radiologist tech, RN, dentist, dental hygienist.

Or, power engineering, electrical engineering.

 

[thoro86]

nursing maybe? It was hot 1-2 years ago, don't know about now....

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: thoro86
nursing maybe? It was hot 1-2 years ago, don't know about now....

Nursing is still way hot. Starting salary is >60k, way less education needed, and way less liability than a doctor.