RAYS OF HOPE IN SEVERAL PROFESSIONS      September/October 2011       My dear friends, colleagues, clients and students: Article of the Month In this issue we present an article, Rays of Hope in Several Professions. The source is Employment Projections Program, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Omissions In the July/August 2011 issue of the CareerQuest Newsletter, I neglected to mention another important author who has had a great influence on me regarding networking. I am referring to Andrea R. Nierenberg, also known as "The Queen of Networking". Her first book (published in 2002) is Nonstop Networking, the second one is Million Dollar Networking (2005), and the third one is Savvy Networking (2007). Andrea, sorry for the slip! Steve Jobs' Impact on My Life—A Personal Tribute During the period 1980-1988, I struggled to learn the operation of a computer. The computers available to me at work were primarily IBM XT and AT, desktop models. No matter how hard I tried, I could not attain even a medium level of proficiency. After a job change in 1989, I was introduced to the Macintosh Classic on the new job. Voila! I was able to work with them quite efficiently. As a matter of fact, I borrowed a Macintosh for a week to use at home. My two sons Dale and Norman, who were ages 10 and 14 respectively at that time, took to this computer like ducks taking to the water! I could not peel them away from it! Their interest and skills in computers blossomed at this stage, and was a major factor in their obtaining proficiency in the use of computers, which has carried over into their professional lives. Thank you, Steve, for your marvelous service. Your feedback is always appreciated, and we respond to every single comment. Keep it coming! We hope you had an enjoyable summer. Until we meet again through the magic of e-mail, Peace! Love! Shalom! Don Sutaria, MS, IE (Prof.) Founder, President & Life-Work Coach CareerQuest     Rays of Hope in Several Professions     by Don Sutaria As a professional career counselor and career coach, I would never coerce people to choose a particular profession just because the wages promise to be high! The primary reason to enter a profession should be to have a right career fit based on career assessment. Many of the jobs of the future which show growth potential are conventional ones and not high tech, and do not need a strong grounding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Fastest-growing occupations in America Projected job growth 2008-2018 Median annual wage Registered nurses 581,500 Very High Accountants and auditors 279,400 Very High Postsecondary teachers 256,900 Very High Management analysts 178,300 Very High Computer software engineers 175,100 Very High Network analysts 155,800 Very High Physicians and surgeons 144,100 Very High Elementary school teachers 244,200 High Truck drivers 232,900 High Accounting clerks 212,400 High Administrative assistants 204,400 High Carpenters 165,400 High Managers/supervisors 160,300 High Licensed practical nurses 155,600 High Maintenance workers 147,900 High Customer service representatives 399,500 Low Office clerks 358,700 Low Nursing aides 276,000 Low Construction laborers 255,900 Low Landscaping workers 217,100 Low Receptionists 172,900 Low Medical assistants 163,900 Low Security guards 152,500 Low Teacher assistants 134,900 Low Home health aides 460,900 Very Low Food prep workers 394,300 Very Low Personal aides 375,800 Very Low Retail salespersons 374,700 Very Low Waiters 151,600 Very Low Child care workers 142,100 Very Low Any takers?                  Don Sutaria, also known as "Career Doctor Don", is Founder and President of CareerQuest. He has been quoted frequently in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, on radio and television and has taught at various colleges. He is the author of Career And Life Counseling From The Heart (Your Career is a Pathway to Your Soul!).     Don Sutaria, M.S., I.E. (Prof.)    don@careerquestcentral.com     www.careerquestcentral.com     http://careerquestcentral.blogspot.com    Phone: (908) 686-8400     Fax: (908) 686-8400 (on request)     Cell: (908) 377-9015    CareerQuest     2165 Morris Avenue; Suite 15     Union, NJ 07083     Satellite Office in New York, NY