Between 2006 and 2016, the healthcare industry will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One of these jobs may be right for you. But before making any career decisions, take some time to learn more about the wide range of occupations and specialties in this fast-growing field.
Surf The Web
The Internet offers useful and up-to-date information about healthcare professions. Here are some helpful sites:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, http://www.bls.gov/OCO/. Each entry includes detailed descriptions of job duties, working conditions, training, advancement opportunities, job outlook and earnings.
Career Guide to Industries, www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm. This guide offers an overview of industry growth and occupational needs. Direct links to career descriptions that are in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
ExploreHealthCareers.org. This rich, multi-disciplinary site is a comprehensive source of accurate, up-to-date information about the health professions.
iseek.org. Sponsored by a coalition of organizations headed by the Minnesota Department of Education, the website offers general career planning tips. Information about health-related careers - including video clips - is available at http://www.iseek.org/sv/Careers?id=12000:08
University of Minnesota Health Careers Center site, www.ahc.umn.edu/hcc, provides career information and specialized services for prospective and current undergraduate students at the university.
