The baby boomer generation is slowly being replaced by the Generation Y or the Nexters. This new generation of the U.S. workforce is described to be confident, sociable, highly diverse and optimistic. They are also knowledgeable with more skills, thanks to the development of education and technology.Nexters thus became flexible when it comes to careers. To cater to the demand for specialized professions, academic institutions constantly create new programs and curriculums. For instance, the traditional medical course only produces nurses, therapists, and doctors. However, due to the advancement of science, other degrees such as medical transcription, laboratory technicians, and medical assistants have been made available.
Specialization on various fields became easier to achieve with the birth of the Internet. Well-tailored programs on top careers can be accessed through online courses. You, therefore, have the liberty to choose a degree that aptly suits your chosen career.
Try exploring top careers in medical and healthcare industry, information technology, and education. These fields are identified by the Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics to have largest job growth until 2012. In the IT industry alone, network systems and data communication analyst will be demanding 402,000 employees, to join its workforce. A 53.4 percent employment growth is expected in the coming years.
Take advantage of the perks of your generation. Combine your degree with your strong work ethics. Companies are in dire need of young, versatile and technologically sophisticated workers, such as you. You can be a viable asset to any company once you enter the workforce.
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