Civilian Career Outlook

Active-duty service members want to make surestrongest employment growth of any industry
they have a solid career when they transitionwithin the next decade. Continued advances in
from the military. Choosing the right career is thetechnology, as well as a growing and aging
first step. It is very important to select anpopulation, will spur this growth and create
industry that is going to offer long-termopportunities for well-trained individuals. There will
possibilities. They should consider careers withbe a steady increase in the number of group
positive career outlooks from the Bureau ofpractices, clinics, and other health care facilities
Labor Statistics. This source provides a forecastthroughout the United States.
of specific careers and industries for the nextConsider a job as a medical billing specialist,
decade.medical coding specialist, medical transcription
Here's an inside look at some popular industries:specialist, medical administrative assistant, and
Real Estatemore!
The real estate industry is projected toBusiness
experience an increase in employmentThe business industry is projected to have steady
opportunities over the next decade as a growinggrowth over the next decade as it continues to
population has a greater housing need. With aexpand and provide additional employment needs.
robust economy, individuals will be more likely toOpportunities will be greatest for well-rounded
buy a new house, or invest money into aindividuals that possess knowledge of basic
secondary residence. Flexible work hours and highcomputer applications and office machinery, and
earnings potential will draw more people into thisdemonstrate solid communication skills. There will
profession.be an ample amount of full- and part-time jobs as
Consider a job as a licensed real estatewell as temporary positions.
salesperson, licensed appraiser, licensed broker,Consider a job as a small business manager, legal
home inspector or licensed contractor!secretary, administrative assistant, or property
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The medical industry is projected to have thecourses or Professional QuickBooks!