Fastest -Growing Occupations

Fastest -Growing Occupations Wind and Solar Energy Technicians Personal Care and Home health Aides Physician Assistants and Nurse Statisticians and Mathematicians Media persons and Journalists Application Software Developers Bicycle repairers and Mechanics Teachers and Lecturers Sportsmen and Coaches Chefs and food analysts 12th - - Page Task Now read the following article on the emerging career options in the modern era and answer the questions that follow. The students at the higher secondary level in schools start thinking of suitable courses to take up at the university level based on their aptitude, ability and interests. While considering the higher education options, they should also plan the career path they wish to take. In today’s complex job scenario, there is a mismatch between demand and supply. On one hand we have qualified professionals desperately trying to find a job, while on the other hand, there are many professions that need suitable talented employees. But such skilled employees are unavailable. Therefore, the need of the hour is that students have an understanding of the emerging career options. Schools should take the initiative to organise career guidance and counselling sessions for students. However, students need to remember that to build a strong career, they must understand the prospective field and their primary interest. It is also important for students to focus on overall personality development and hone their communication skills as these are important for the success of their career. Students are also advised that in order to build a solid career foundation, they need to qualify suitably by pursuing a degree course in the chosen area of interest and also consider post graduate education. Diploma/Short–term courses may help one find a job in the short run but may not promise career progression. Rapid advancement in science and technology and globalisation has widened the scope of career options in the twenty–first century. Let us consider some popular careers.