Employment Spot

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the need for physician assistants will rise significantly through 2014. These professionals receive training through programs at colleges and universities that often last two years. All states require physician assistants to complete one of these accredited training programs and pass a national certification exam to receive a license. One of the reasons for the increased job openings for physician assistants is their increased use by hospitals and doctors’ offices to help contain costs. The job opportunities in the coming years are projected to be excellent, with the most openings in rural areas or inner city clinics. Read the rest of this entry �

Many modern workers are looking for jobs that allow them to remain active and healthy while working. For many people, an office job that requires you to sit and stare at a computer from 9 to 5 just is not appealing. Some people who have office jobs find themselves experiencing certain health problems, such as eyestrain, sore muscles and even weight gain. As older workers find jobs after retirement and younger workers find jobs to make a career switch, jobs that involve lots of physical activity or time outdoors are gaining popularity. When looking for jobs, try to consider criteria other than salary. Think about the potential health benefits of the jobs you find and determine whether the jobs require activity levels that are right for you. Many successful workers have jobs they love that also keep them happy and healthy.

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As anyone who pays attention to current events knows, stories about American’s waist lines are always in the headlines. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States is dietitians and nutritionists. Employment opportunities in this industry is expected to grow “faster than average” through 2014. Many people who have consulted dietitians or nutritionists are familiar with some of their duties and responsibilities, but there are many different tasks and specializations possible within the field. Dietitians and nutritionists perform some or all of the following tasks: Read the rest of this entry �

Six of the ten fastest-growing occupations are in health care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and employment in this industry is projected to reach 12.6 million.
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