In the past, people often worked for the same company all their lives. Now some employees change jobs and even careers with the same frequency that they switch cell phone services. An explosion in online educational opportunities allows today's working professionals to alter career paths for personal growth or financial gain--without sacrificing their incomes.
Great Second Careers to Consider
Money Magazine and Salary.com researched the employment market and identified top jobs for young adults who want to do some career movin' and shakin'. The following jobs rank high on the list of second career moves for professionals with a little experience under their belt and a desire to stretch their wings. Click on the 'recommended degree' of your choice to get more info.
| Career |
Recommended Degree |
Average Salary |
Comments |
| Product/Brand Manager |
Marketing/Advertising MBAs preferred. |
$90,100 |
A job that allows for creativity. You'll work internally and externally to promote products. |
| Staff Nurse |
Associate's or bachelor's from approved nursing program. RN certification |
$59,800 |
The booming healthcare industry needs more nurses; opportunities abound to work almost anywhere, anytime. |
| Public Accountant |
Accounting/FinanceCPAs preferred. |
$50,100 | From advising to auditing, accounting provides opportunities to work with people and/or with numbers. |
Demand for each of these professions is expected to grow by over 20% in the next ten years. Nurses and public accountants can find work in nearly every geographic region. Product or brand managers will most likely be located in areas where retail, manufacturing, financial services, or hospitality industry headquarters are located.
Re-Education Key to Career Moves
With the proper college training, young professionals generally can switch occupations without losing too much career momentum. Armed with the appropriate coursework or university degrees, past business experiences can help them open doors to exciting career changes. Since young adults are only a few years out of college, they may find themselves in the best position to slide back into an academic lifestyle for additional training that can lead to fulfilling second careers.
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