Last week I wrote about trends that had occurred over the last 30 years in the career and job market. I specifically identified the newest flash of social media opportunities. My goal was not to encourage everyone into the social media marketplace, but to make a point of the changes in trends according to our culture and the world and that we must be forward thinking in our plans for future success.
Whether you are a college graduate, a high school student deciding on college, or have chosen a path of vocational training, it is important to look ahead and pay attention to job and career trends even when you are not looking for a job. Click here to take a look at the lists in the 2011 Top Ten and the Worst Ten Jobs. More important, pay attention to how the lists were developed. Income alone is not a reason to select a career field. Satisfaction with your career is comprised of other elements that include but are not limited to stress factors, time off, and professional development opportunities.
Just like Capital One asks, “What’s in your wallet,” are you asking yourself, “What’s in my future?”