Hottest Jobs for 2010

1. Anchorage, Alaska - emphasis on: Health Care, Education, Government Jobs
2. Arlington, Virginia - mainly Government Jobs
3. Columbus, Ohio - Health Care, Hospitality, Manufacturing, High Tech Industry, and IT Jobs
4. Honolulu - Hospitality, Government, Banking, Retail, Higher Education, Health Care
5. Houston, Texas - Oil, Health Care
6. Oklahoma City - Oil & Natural Gas Mining, Professional & Business Services, Health Care
7. Salt Lake City - Copper Mining, Higher Education, Health Care and Government
8. Shreveport, Louisiana - Natural Gas, Gaming, Leisure & Hospitality industry
9. Tallahassee, Florida - Education, Health Services, Leisure, Hospitality, Government
10. Wichita, Kansas - Aviation industry, Health Care, Education.

Listing - average family income per city.

1. Ottawa, Ontario - $83,300
2. Halifax, Nova Scotia - $70,300
3. Québec City, Québec - $61,100
4. Guelph, Ontario - $79,200
5. Fredericton, New Brunswick - $67,800
6. Kingston, Ontario - $67,000
7. Moncton, New Brunswick - $62,800
8. London, Ontario - $68,500
9. Victoria, British Columbia - $66,500
10. Gander, Newfoundland - $76,200.

If you are thinking of moving to Canada to work, check out this tool at Citizenship & Immigration Canada to see what the eligibility requirements are.

For information on requirements to work in Canada, for a number of Professionals and Trades Personnel, see the official government site at Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Thinking of taking early retirement - take a look at these places.

1. Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide - easy pace & peaceful lifestyle.
2. Canada - Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary (Vancouver has the mildest climate in Canada with 1 or 2 days of light snow per year) - accessible alternative & mainstream health care, best quality of life.
3. United States - Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Portland, San Francisco - best business and shopping districts.
4. Italy - Milan and Rome - art, culture and fine dining.
5. Spain - Barcelona, Madrid - family-oriented, ease of travel
6. France - Paris, Lyon - art & culture, history, quality health care and social net.
7. Thailand - Bangkok, Rayong - excellent value for $, welcoming environment.
8. Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baharu - excellent value for $
9. Ireland - Dublin - friendly, relaxed lifestyle.
10. Panama - Panama City - known as a retirement haven for decades.

• Researchers in Physics, Math, Molecular Biology, Engineering or Computer Science
• Government Managers in the areas of Homeland Security, Energy, Health Care, Veteran's Affairs, Defense.
• Corporate Specialists in Global Business Development, and Global Workforce Management especially for China, India, Middle East. [Languages to master: Mandarin, Hindi, Bengali, Russian]
• Specialists in Global Finance
• Experts in Terrorism especially Bio-terrorism
• Immigration Specialists
• Optometrists
• Genetics Counselors - to deal with more gene-related problems
• Health Informatics Specialists - using computerized expert systems
• Patient Advocates - to help the sick navigate the Health Care System, find the right specialists, keep informed and deal with Insurance Claims.
• Higher Education Administrators
• Physical Therapists - need a 3 year Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Veterinarians
• Media Coaches

The Top Jobs are mainly in two Fields: Computers and Health Care.
If you are attracted to computer careers, one of the most important work values to have is Flexibility. You will be constantly learning new technologies, and may be required to travel. An ability to adapt to high change will allow you to adjust without feeling stressed. For those in the "Computer Field" change is just a fact of life.

1. Pharmacists
2. Computer Software Engineers
3. Computer Support Specialists
4. Network and Systems Administrators
5. Data Communications Specialists
6. Desktop Publishers
7. Database Administrators
8. Personal & Home Care Aides
9. Computer Systems Analysts
10. Patient Health Care Advocates
11. Social & Human Services Assistants
12. Physician Assistants
13. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
14. Physical Therapist Aides
15. Occupational Therapist Aides
16. Audiologists
17. Fitness Trainers
18. Veterinary Assistants
19. Animal Lab Technicians
20. Social Workers

• Marine Mammal Trainer
  
• Holistic Health Care
• Wine Merchant
• Literary Agent
• Animal Communicator
• Website Developer for Your Own Business
• Bed and Breakfast Operator
• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
• Outdoor Adventure Tour Guide
• Wedding Planner

• Network Systems Analysts
• Counselors/Psychotherapists
• Financial Analysts or Advisors
• Accountants
• Police Officers
• Teachers (all levels)
• Forensic Science Technicians
• Veterinary Technicians
• Physical Therapists
• Sales and Marketing

Note: These statistics are based on job predictions for the next 8 years, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Retail Assistants
• Receptionists
• Physical Therapy Aides
• Food Service Workers
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Federal Government Jobs
• Human Resources Assistants
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