The 10 hottest careers for 2012

1:11 PM, Dec 30, 2011   |    comments
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SACRAMENTO, CA - California's unemployed know all too well that 2011 has not been the best year to find a good paying job.  But there are still some decent jobs out there for the taking.

Fortune Magazine put together a list of the 10 hottest careers/industries heading in to 2012:

  1. Information Technology -- A new survey shows that about 65% of hiring managers said they hope to add tech staff in teh first half of 2012.  Software developers earn an average of more than $94,000 per year.
  2. Healthcare --  According to the survey, there is a higher demand because of the aging U.S. population.  Registered nurses make an average of more than $64,000 per year.
  3. Healthcare Management and Support -- A solid option for those who don't have the training or experience to work with patients.
  4. Engineering -- Forbes listed a new poll that shows 88% of employers are having difficulty finding engineers.  Average pay is more than $77,000.
  5. Industrial Sector -- The U.S. manufacturing industry needs to replace retring workers.  That includes electricians, carpenters, and welders.  Forbes points out that as more companies go global, there will also be a greater need for people working in logistics, supply-chain management, and plant management.
  6. Life Sciences and Biotech
  7. Salespeople
  8. Accounting and Finance
  9. Discount Retailers
  10. Private Equity

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