Thursday, January 12, 2006

USNews.com: Money: Most--and least--rewarding careers (1/5/06)

USNews.com: Money: Most--and least--rewarding careers (1/5/06): "This guide should be but one data point in a thorough effort to choose a career. At the end of each profile, I've listed additional resources, such as a link to more details on that career in the OOH, other useful websites, or a book that I believe would offer insights. It's also helpful to do informational interviews with people in the field that interests you, and to shadow them for a day if you can. Thorough research, a bit of real-world feedback, and a brief test-drive should take the guesswork out of finding the right career."

Excellent Career for 2006
Librarian. This is an underrated career. Most librarians enjoy helping patrons dig up information. They learn in the process and keep up to date on the latest books and online resources. The need for librarians, unfortunately, may decline because search engines make it easy for patrons to find information without a librarian's help. The job growth for librarians will be in nontraditional settings: corporations, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms.
To learn more
OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
American Library Association: www.ala.org
Read: The Librarian's Career Guidebook by Priscilla Shontz

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