Hot Careers

In my work with clients to help develop more fulfilling career paths, I am always on the lookout for new sources of information about emerging market trends and exciting homebased business opportunities. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or looking for a new corporate career direction, these resources can help you identify exciting pockets of opportunity in our ever-changing economy. Here are five very useful online guides:

1) Occupational Outlook Handbook: The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook, which is based on data compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is revised every two years.

2) Entrepreneur Magazine: At the start of each year, Entrepreneur magazine publishes an article about hot new business ideas for the upcoming year. For 2007, some of the ideas include niche gyms, nonmedical health care and transition services for seniors, eco-friendly products and dessert-only restaurants.

3) Career Voyages: Another useful resource funded by our tax dollars, this site is designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs. An excellent resource for both parents and students alike.

4) Hot Health Care Careers: Without a doubt, health care is one of the hottest fields in our economy. There are literally hundreds of rewarding careers in medicine and healthcare. This site provides very comprehensive information about an array of health professions.

5) America's Hottest Jobs: Money magazine publishes articles on different aspects of this topic several times a year. Articles included in this collection include The New, New Careers, The Hottest Spots for Knowledge Workers and The Hottest Salaries.