Don't be Left Out- Try These Careers
Staff Writer
As you are reading this article, remember one thing - I am a right brain thinker. Or at least that is what I have always been told. What makes this even more interesting is that I am also an identical twin whose sister is a left brain thinker. When we were in high school, our mom used to joke around and tell us that since I excelled in history and English and she excelled in science and math together we were very bright.
We still laugh about this today as I am employed as a content writer and she has a career in accounting (CPA). The concept of right brain/left brain thinking traces its beginnings to the 1960s when an American psychobiologist discovered that the human brain has two different ways of thinking. Those who are left brain dominant are considerably more verbal, processing information in an analytical and sequential way, looking first at the pieces then putting them together to get the whole.
Whether you believe that we all have a preference over how we think and process information depends on the research you follow; but if you do find merit in this research, then don't be left out- try these careers.
Engineering - Engineering is a popular college degree among young students. College degrees in engineering are difficult to obtain, but they ensure a high salary upon graduation. In many fields, a Master's degree is becoming commonplace; engineering is a field where a four-year Bachelor's degree will already secure you a high enough salary to make the workplace a much more attractive option than grad school. Engineering programs are found at most public universities, and at some private universities. Students majoring in engineering have to study hard and perform well on tests, but the degree is relatively low in projects and presentations. This is a college degree for a book-student who wants to take book knowledge and apply it to the real world.
Accounting/Auditing - After you earn your business degree, you may want to consider pursuing a career in accounting or auditing. As an accountant or auditor, you would be responsible for making certain the business you work for is running efficiently and that its public records are maintained properly. You may also be called upon to prepare, analyze and verify the company's financial documents and perform other duties related to the company's finances. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for accountants and auditors are expected to grow faster than the average occupation. In addition, the median annual income for auditors and accountants was a handsome $54,630 in 2006, with those working in the tax preparation industry earning the most and those working for the state government earning the least.
Computer Software Engineers and Systems Software
Computer software engineers are primarily responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. This covers many types of software from the software for operating systems and business applications to computer games and word processing software to software for the mobile/telecommunications industry.
Employment of computer software engineers is projected to increase by 38 percent over the 2006 to 2016 period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This occupation will generate about 324,000 new jobs, over the projections decade, one of the largest employment increases of any occupation.
In May 2006, median annual earnings of computer applications software engineers were $79,780. The middle 50 percent earned between $62,830 and $98,470. The median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer systems software engineers were $85,370. The middle 50 percent earned between $67,620 and $105,330.
Recruitment Specialist/Human Resources - If you are looking for a fulfilling career choice then look no further than becoming an employment, recruitment, and placement specialist. Recruitment specialists might spend a great deal of their time traveling. Part of the year they might be attending professional meetings while at other times they would be visiting college campuses to review potential applicants and conduct interviews. In larger companies, HR pros often specialize. For example, one aspect of the department would focus on the hiring process. In larger settings, these HR workers would be referred to as recruitment specialists or as employment and placement managers.
Overall employment for employment, recruitment and placement specialists is projected to grow by 18% between 2006 and 2016 with demand increasing due to legislation and court rulings on occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, health care, pensions, family leave and rising health costs.
The median salary rate for employment, recruitment, and placement specialists were $44,380.oo. Those with 10 or more years commanded a median salary between $55,447 and $62,354.00.
The best path to take to begin a career in human resources is with a college degree. College graduates who go on to earn certifications command the best job opportunities but those who earn a bachelor's degree in human resources, human resources administration or industrial and labor relations will be in demand as well.
Computer and Information Systems Manager - One of the most sought after technology experts are the person who has combined the study of business practices with that of the technology sector. These professionals manage all of the technology-related aspects of a firm. Such personnel can expect to command salaries in the six figure range. One of the more common practices is to earn a bachelor's degree in one of the many tech specialties then follow that up by pursuing a master's in business administration that also features a tech focus. Those with such credentials commanded a median salary of about $110,000 as of 2007.
Corporate Banking - Corporate banking requires a high skill set, an extensive cluster of college degrees, and, in most cases, the requirement that one live, relocate, and/or travel to New York City or to London, England. These two centers of the finance world are the best places to get jobs in banking of the corporate kind. Corporate banking requires a Master's degree (or higher) in finance, economics, or an MBA (Master's degree in Business Administration).
Corporate bankers earn salaries that vary widely. You could earn somewhere from $50,000 to $100,000, but you might also earn several hundred thousand per year, depending on your skill set and the type of job you can land, and what firm it is at. Bank on making a salary between $50- $100K, but know that you may very well end up making more than that.