What jobs are currently in demand?

[SweetheartSarah 3]

If I were to pick a major based on job security, preferably specific to Colorado and/or California, which would they be and why?

[Chynna/gapamix 11]

Here is a list of the least common jobs so anything other than these should be a peace of cake.

According to the BLS, these 18 jobs are the least common in America.

1. Astronomers: 1,840

Average annual salary: $93,340

2. Dredge operators: 1,720

Average annual salary: $36,580

3. Model makers, wood: 1,660

Average annual salary: $28,974

4. Timing device assemblers and adjusters: 1,560

Average annual salary: $32,300

5. Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists: 1,530

Average annual salary: $40,200

6. Industrial-organizational psychologists: 1,420

Average annual salary: $114,040

7. Animal breeders: 1,380

Average annual salary: $35,620

8. Geographers: 1,300

Average annual salary: $72,890

9. Patternmakers, wood: 1,240

Average annual salary: $40,700

10. Locomotive firers: 1,130

Average annual salary: $47,040

11. Models: 1,020

Average annual salary: $42,560

12. Mathematical technicians: 960

Average annual salary: $49,170

13. Radio operators: 920

Average annual salary: $44,510

14. Farm labor contractors: 830

Average annual salary: $35,890

15. Fishers and related fishing workers: 700

Average annual salary: $27,880

16. Fabric menders, except garment: 690

Average annual salary: $27,370

17. Prosthodontists: 670

Average annual salary: $139,620

18. Cooks, private household: 400

Average annual salary: $31,110

Kaitlin Madden is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

Edited February 12, 2012 by Chynna/gapamix

[andrea y arturo 14]

It all depends on what your interests are.... the medical field is ripe with opportunities no matter where you live in the US so you may want to explore all the different medical professions and occupations as a start.

[SweetheartSarah 3]

It all depends on what your interests are.... the medical field is ripe with opportunities no matter where you live in the US so you may want to explore all the different medical professions and occupations as a start.

I would love to go in the medical field, but it's so long and expensive to study...

[N M 96]

As Andrea y Arturo says, it depends on your interests, background, and aptitude.

Saying that, if you have the aptitude for it - look at chemistry, engineering etc. Energy (both dirty and renewable) is the boom sector in Colorado.

Stay well clear of anything connected with tourism. The state already has far too many graduates looking for tourism related jobs.

[Inky 1,110]

I would love to go in the medical field, but it's so long and expensive to study...

Thats not true you can become a phlebotomist in about 6 months.

You can study and be an Xray tech or ultrasound tech in 1-2 years.

There are medical transcription programs that are 1 year that let you work in a doctors office or at home.

[Boiler 45,411]

Government.

[luckytxn 2,264]

Petroleum related.

[rlogan 2,036]

I had an opening for a young hottie with homesteader/wilderness skills and exotic dancing ability. But it's been filled.

If you have a degree or are going to get one there is a college placement council survey that has been done for many years that shows starting salaries, number of openings, and trend for every degree and according to previous experience. When I was a professor you had to subscribe to it, but just about every university or college with a placement department subscribed, so you can just go there and ask them for it.

The US labor department shows a tremendous amount of information by census region for salaries: mean, median, top quartile and bottom quartile, etc. You can google that.

[X Factor 1,112]

Accounting - recession or not companies need accountants to do their books.

[God fearing 13]

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Accounting - recession or not companies need accountants to do their books.

Every operating business!! I'd stay away from doing personal taxes though (####### pay).

[MIke n Heather 8]

You should try Network Marketing ! as long as you have a drive to suceed and entreprenoral spirit you will get paid what you are worth ! unlike the usuall work force

get in touch with me if you are interested

Mike

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Engineering.

Also, I have some friends who studies speech therapy in Ireland and they get head hunted regularly by US hospitals/ clinics.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

If I were to pick a major based on job security, preferably specific to Colorado and/or California, which would they be and why?

What are you currently doing? What education do you have post-high school?

[Olomi_811 130]

Engineering.

Also, I have some friends who studies speech therapy in Ireland and they get head hunted regularly by US hospitals/ clinics.

Speech therapist My sister is a speech language pathologist and she's worked in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and private homes. She changes jobs like underwear in this field.