2. Introduction
• It is common knowledge that engineers and doctors secure the best
strata in the society. They are the ones who are mostly in demand
and always manage to earn quite handsome. Medicine and
engineering are the careers usually in demand. However, a though
needs on be given to other careers and jobs. What about the jobs
that don't require a PhD?
• There is no need any more for you to spend a hefty sum on tuition or
pursue degree after degree to attain a high-paying, rewarding career.
There are plenty of jobs out there that only require
a certificate, associates degree or bachelor’s degree.
3. Office Careers
Office career – Many designations come under the title of
‘office career’. People are always highly sought after as
they form the backbone to the organization.
Criteria – An administrative assistant will be required to
either run an office in a medical facility, private
organization or at a government level.
Role – Administrative assistant’s job consists of handling
the functioning of the entire office in a smooth and
efficient manner.
Relevant jobs – Business
administration, receptionist, general office occupations
and clerical services, medical/clinical
assistant, administrative/executive assistant and medical
secretary.
4. • Demand – Healthcare careers are always and will
always be in demand. As there is growth in
population, illnesses and diseases will also be
widespread.
• 2012 – From time on, nursing and medical care jobs are
sought after by many. The same will continue in 2012.
• Programs – You can enroll in associates or bachelors
programs such as medical/clinical assisting or nursing
for a career in healthcare. No compulsory requirement
to attend medical school for this purpose.
• Certification – Certificates can also be obtained in
programs such as ultrasound technology, medical
insurance/biller, electrocardiograph
technology, or radiologic technology in case you are
interested in learning medical technology.
5. Technology Careers:
• Tech support – Almost every office has a tech
support team. Team’s priority will be to
manage, regulate and troubleshoot the
computer systems in case they crash or cease to
function.
• Job requirements – Administrative IT jobs require
a bachelor’s degree in software
engineering, mathematics, computer
science, information technology or management
information systems.
• Certifications – A certificate in desktop support
can also be obtained by enrolling in a career
college or a community college.
6. Creative Careers:
• Creativity – Many people opt these days for creative
jobs as streaks of creativity are visible in almost every
person. Graphic designing and desktop publishing are
two such highly rewarding careers these days.
• Graphic designers and desktop publishers work in
tandem with many mediums such as websites and
other information technologies to show the best of
their creativity.
• Freelance – Liberty is given to in-house graphic
designers to work from freelance.
• Flexibility –Freelancing gives flexibility as people can
manage the work as per their schedule and comfort.
• College students too can work as paid freelance
interns and benefit big time from this. This will in
turn add up as a credential for their future career.
• Courses – You can pursue graphic
designing, intermedia/multimedia or any other visual
art form by enrolling in a community college or a 4-
year college or university.
7. Sales careers:
• Requirements – Zest for advice, energetic
voice and a friendly behavior is all that is
required for making it big in the field of sales
career.
• 2012 survey – Recently conducted survey by
CareerBuilder shows job seekers can expect a
27% increase in employment opportunities.
• Relevant sales jobs – A certificate or a degree
in selling skills and sales operations, general
merchandising, sales and related marketing
operations, retailing and retail
operations, sales, distribution and marketing
operations will help you break easily into a
sales job and make a name for yourself.