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CAREERS
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he job market is as different as ever, especially given the events of the last several years. Whether youre looking to enter the workforce for the first time or want to make a career switch, it can be easy to become dis- couraged in the search for a job that is financially and market secure. As we enter 2023, take a look at some of the highest pay- ing and most in-demand careers of the year and what you need to get started.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners are pri- mary or specialty care provid- ers, delivering advanced nursing services to patients and their families. They assess patients, determine how to improve or manage a patients health and discuss ways to integrate health promotion strategies into a patients life. Nurse practitio- ners typically care for a certain population of people. For instance, NPs may work in adult and geriatric health, pediatric health or psychiatric and mental health. While nurse practitioners are predicted to be one of the most in demand jobs of the next year, the healthcare field in its entirety is growing rapidly. Education and Experience: Nurse practitioners usually need a masters degree in an advanced practice nursing ield. They must have a registered nursing license before pursuing education in one of the advanced practical roles. Working in administrative and managerial settings can also be a great way to gain experience and move up in the field. Desired Skillset: Science education background, communication, detail- oriented, interpersonal skills Average Salary: $127,780 Job Growth Rate: 40% (higher than average 8%) Estimated Jobs Added from 2021-2031: 118,600
Data Scientist
Data scientists are responsible for using analytical tools, sci- entific methods and algorithms to collect and analyze useful information for companies and organizations. Data scientists additionally develop algorithms (sets of instructions that tell computers what to do) and models to support programs for machine learning. They use machine learning to classify or categorize data or to make predictions related to the mod- els. Scientists also must test the algorithms and models for accu- racy, including for updates with newly collected data. Education and Experience: Data scientists typically need at least a bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a related field to enter the occupation. Some employers require industry-related experience or education. For example, data scientists seeking work in an asset management company may need to have experience in the finance industry or to have completed coursework that demonstrates an understanding of investments, banking or related subjects. Desired Skillset: Analytics, mathematics, computer skills, problem-solving, industry specific knowledge Average Salary: $100,910 Job Growth Rate: 36% (higher than average 8%) Estimated Jobs Added from 2021-2031: 40,500
Information Security Analysts
Cybercrime is at an unfor- tunate all-time high. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime has sky- rocketed by 600 percent, creat- ing a greater need for workers in cybersecurity. Information security analysts are responsible for planning and carrying out security measures to protect an organizations computer net- works and systems. They work to maintain software, monitor networks, work closely with IT staff to execute the best protec- tive measures and are heav- ily involved in creating their organizations disaster recovery plan, a method of recovering lost data in a cybersecurity emergency. Education and Experience: Information security analysts typically need a bachelors degree in a computer science field, along with related work experience. Many analysts have experience in IT. Employers additionally prefer hiring candidates that have their information security certification. Desired Skillset: Established and evolving knowledge in IT, analytics, problem-solving, attention to detail Average Salary: $102,600 Job Growth Rate: 35% (higher than average 8%) Estimated Jobs Added from 2021-2031: 56,500
Financial Management
If math comes easy to you, the field of financial manage- ment wont be slowing down
The Fastest Growing Jobs of 2023
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