Imagine life without technology, energy resources or health care. Pretty scary, right? Happily, these industries are a safe and secure part of the immediate future, and are also creating a large amount of new jobs. A new report from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists International, America’s Job Outlook: Occupational Projections 2013-2017, analyzed 785 occupations and has identified those that are projected to grow fastest. While the pace of overall job growth is 4.4 percent, all of the occupations included on this list are at least 8 percent projected growth — about twice the rate for all U.S. jobs.Within these fast-growing occupations, there are a prevalent number of roles in oil and gas extraction, health care and technology. Learn more about these dominating industries, as well as the titles and characteristics of leading roles.
Oil and gas
Seven oil and gas occupations are in the top 25 projected fastest growing occupations, accounting for 41,166 new jobs through 2017. Check out oilandgasjobsearch.com for industry-specific job results and resources:
Seven oil and gas occupations are in the top 25 projected fastest growing occupations, accounting for 41,166 new jobs through 2017. Check out oilandgasjobsearch.com for industry-specific job results and resources:
Health care
Health care industry occupations are projected to dominate the list of fastest growing occupations in the United States from 2013-2017. Of the 50 fastest growing occupations, 26 are in medical, allied health or health-related roles. For jobs in the health care industry, as well as advice and resources, check out miracleworkers.com.
Health care industry occupations are projected to dominate the list of fastest growing occupations in the United States from 2013-2017. Of the 50 fastest growing occupations, 26 are in medical, allied health or health-related roles. For jobs in the health care industry, as well as advice and resources, check out miracleworkers.com.
Ambulance driver and attendant, except emergency medical technician
New jobs: 2,397
Growth through 2017: 12 percent
New jobs: 2,397
Growth through 2017: 12 percent
Computer and information technology
Several computer and IT roles are among the projected fastest growing occupations over the next five years, driven by high demand for software developers. Search IT jobs, as well as recommendations and resources, at sologig.com.
Several computer and IT roles are among the projected fastest growing occupations over the next five years, driven by high demand for software developers. Search IT jobs, as well as recommendations and resources, at sologig.com.
