The healthcare industry continues to grow in leaps and bounds. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, through the year 2014, a wide variety of healthcare professions will see a “much faster than average” growth in employment opportunities. These healthcare jobs include: medical assistants, physician assistants, dental hygienists, dental assistants, surgical technologists, registered nurses, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, home health aides, medical scientists, licensed practical and vocational nurses, and medical records and health information technicians.
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Many paralegals find work to be rewarding and interesting. Paralegals come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. For example, some recent college graduates work as paralegals as they seek to learn whether working as a lawyer would be for them. Other recent college graduates work as paralegals temporarily to earn money and build their resumes. Law firms also employ paralegal veterans who have made a career of the profession. Approximately 70 percent of paralegals work for law firms. The remainder often works for corporate legal departments or the government. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegal employment is expected to grow “much faster than average” through 2014, as employers attempt to save on costs. Paralegals will be given work traditionally assigned to lawyers. The paralegals with the best chance of receiving a paralegal job will have experience and a degree.
The Internet age has begun, and people now have the opportunity to learn and do things they could never do before, all at the click of a button. One of the opportunities that has increased in recent years is online employment. The Internet has redefined “working from home” as email and other forms of online communication allow employees to communicate with employers immediately. Online employment includes some of the following positions: 
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 
Many Americans cannot fit a full-time, 40 hours per week job into their schedules or lifestyles. These people may include stay-at-home parents, recent retirees or people who enjoy regular volunteering. According to Kate Lorenz, editor at CareerBuilder.com, there are plenty of part-time career opportunities that include benefits such as health insurance or paid time off. Read more about the following industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that allow employees to work part-time, but receive full-time benefits.