The hottest jobs in 2012
Doomsday preachers have been hell bent on spreading apocalyptic news of the world ending in December 2012. How will it end, no one really knows for certain. But if you subscribe to the idea that we might not have much time left, you might want to make some good money fast before the year ends. Here are some of the best job positions (read: high salary) you might want to apply for:
Actuary ($137,000 per year)
An actuary is a trained professional whose job is to always pinpoint the negative. Most actuaries are employed by insurance companies. They use specific algorithms and formulas to determine the probability of a disaster occurring, like fire or a hurricane. The analyses they make are then used to calculate the insurance rates of their companies’ clients. Aside from the insurance industry, actuaries are also hired by corporations who are in need of potential damage assessment and control, profit calculation, and risk evaluation.
IT Security Consultant ($99,300)
With everything now turning digital, the role of the IT security consultant has become more significant than ever. Basically, the job entails providing clients with the best security solutions to their business networks and stored information, such as data encryption and Wi-FI security. To boost your prospects, you will need certification from IT companies like Cisco and Microsoft on top of a bachelor’s degree- unless of course you are a wizard with computers and security software.
Physician Assistant ($92,200)
As the term implies, physician assistants work alongside doctors in diagnosing and treating patients in hospitals, clinics, and private practices. In rural areas, a physician assistant can also function as a primary care provider. The position also provides practitioners a route to other fields of specialization and other industries. Licensing is required and certification is needed in order to expand one’s functions.
Marketing Consultant ($87,500)
Marketing consultants are those who can help companies develop strategies that would aid them in selling their products and services. Marketing consultants, especially of the topnotch caliber, are highly in demand because of their ability to find means of getting their client’s brand out there and make it appealing to the consumers.
Certified Financial Planner ($89,000)
There are many people who have plenty of money but do not have any idea about how to spend it wisely. Enter the financial planners. These professionals carefully map out their clients’ spending flow so that they will be able to reach pre-set financial goals. With the economic conditions getting more adverse, people are now careful with what they have left and make sure that they can still grow their financial assets in a time where the pension is no longer secure and prices are steadily increasing.
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