Secure Yourself: The Three Most Stable Careers

Is job security important to you? If so, consider working as a nurse, software engineer, or customer service representative. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects speedy growth in these fields and high job security for qualified workers.

Registered Nurse

The BLS cites nursing as the biggest healthcare occupation, with 2.4 million jobs. Employers are having trouble recruiting enough nurses to fill available jobs, so potential nurses have a great job outlook. Since nurses primarily aid sick patients, they should be caring, sympathetic, and detail-oriented. There is a variety of nursing school options available, from associate's degrees to registered nursing programs. If you're already an RN, consider an RN-to-BSN program to increase your skills and your advancement potential.

Software Engineer

The jobs sound complicated, but today you can easily train online for all kinds of cutting-edge IT careers. The demand for these skilled professionals increases every day. Software engineers apply their knowledge of computer science, math, and engineering to develop and test new software. In an online degree program, you'll learn computer programming languages like C, C++, and Java. A bachelor's degree is recommended, but to be most competitive, consider an online master degree program. Many specialized IT master's degrees are now available, including software engineering. Well-lighted, comfortable offices are common working environments for software engineers. The salary adds to the appeal; according to the BLS, software engineers average an impressive $75,000 annually.

Customer Service Representative

The BLS projects excellent job prospects for customer service representatives. This booming field is perfect for people who are friendly and professional. Since customer service representatives primarily field customer inquiries, you should also have strong verbal skills. You can obtain a customer service position with a traditional or onilne high school diploma, but with increasing competition, an associate's or bachelor's degree can give your application an edge.

People everywhere are taking advantage of thriving job opportunities for software engineers, registered nurses, and customer-service representatives. With a suitable education from one of many campus or online schools, you may expect job security for years to come.

Sources

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Computer Software Engineers"
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Customer Service Representatives"
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Registered Nurses"