The Top Careers for Women in 2017 - TheJobNetwork

The Top Careers for Women in 2017 - TheJobNetworkNew year, new you. Or, if youre anything like me, its more like new year, slightly-different-ish you, despite the best intentions. Either way, you get props for aspiring to change this year. One of the best ways to effect personal change is to look at your careerwhere it is, what your current trajectory is, and where you want to be by this time next year. If youre doing this self-audit, weve got your covered on your next steps googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Check out all TheJobNetwork has to offer for you to either find a career path, or continue successfully along the one youre currently traveling.Build Your RoadmapOnce youve decided that you need a new job (or an entirely different career path), its important to know where youre going and how to get there. Otherwise, inertia and do-it-later-itis kick in, and your progression goals just dont get met. If youre at a loss on how and where t o get started, check out the following links to help you find your way. Youll need a plandont get started without one.5 Steps to Create Your Own Career PathHow to Create a 2017 Jobs RoadmapHow Do I Find the Right Job for Me? (A Comprehensive Guide)Think Outside the BoxWeve made a lot of strides, career-wise, to the point where people are not as likely to classify work as womens jobs or mens jobs. Still, there are plenty of areas where women havent started working in big numbers, even when they have the skills and experience to do the job. Nontraditional jobs are a huge source of potential for women this year, if you just look for opportunities you might not have considered before. One major example of this trucking. Commercial drivers licenses have no gender, yet its still a male dominated field, rife with opportunities for women who want to take their driving and logistical skills to the open road.How Women in the Workdistributionspolitik are Finding Success in Nontraditional JobsA dvice for Women Who Want to Become TruckersWomen in Trucking By Women, For WomenWomen Needed Consider a Career in TruckingIn 2017, theres less reason than ever to assume that you shouldnt even be considering a job because it seems too much like a mans job or a womens job. Find a field thats growing and hiring, and go for itIts a Digital World, We Just Live In ItRight now, tech is the hot spot when it comes to jobs, followed closely by data analysis. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts huge growth for tech jobs over the next ten years, so its time to take those technical skills (or go out and learn how to code), and look to the tech sector for your next big opportunity.Top 5 Hottest Jobs with the Most Potential in 2017Top 7 Trends That Will Help You Find a Job Next YearIf your background isnt in app development or IT, dont worryyou can still get into hot tech companies through jobs like marketing management, social media management, or operations. Whatever your background an d skill set, its time to see how you can take them and apply them to the digital-focused fields that are hiring this year.Expert Interview How to Search for Jobs in Digital MarketingWatch U.S. Job TrendsIts not just the career world thats changing this yearthere are big changes in the overall U.S. landscape as well this year. Two of the most bekannt careers that will be changing this year are healthcare and manufacturing, so its important to stay on top of those trends.3 Hot Industries to Watch in Trumps AmericaWhether you agree with the changes or not, you can focus how you can benefit from hiring booms and shifts in conventional wisdom. Always know whats going on in either your industry, or an industry youre looking to break into.Find the Right Work-Life BalanceIf you want your career to balance better with other obligations this year, like family, think about looking for part-time or flexible work so that you can tailor your schedule to your own needs. More and more, flex work is finding a place in many peoples lives, and companies know they have to tinker their offerings to find and keep the toppeople. Gone are the days where the best and brightest must put in 60-hour weeks to show their worth. You can find and build a career while maintaining a non-work life, as well.Top 4 Part-Time Jobs for Moms10 Jobs Where You Can Telecommute and Make a Great SalaryTop 12 High Paying Part-Time Jobs With Good Work-Life Balance10 Companies with Amazing Benefits for Part-Time EmployeesAs companies look for ways to save overhead costs, working remotely could be one of the prime areas of opportunity in 2017.You Dont Always Need a DegreeIf you dont have a degree from a four-year college, you still have tons of jobs available to you. Never count yourself outmore an more, companies are valuing actual skills and work experience. The actual degree is not the first thing they look for anymore when making hiring decisions. If you present yourself as savvy, with great people skills and a willingness to learn (either on the job, or in continuing ed classes), you can absolutely be a competitive candidate for many jobs.Top 5 Jobs in 2017 That Dont Require a College DegreeDo Good, Earn WellFinally, if youre interested in a career where you can benefit others, there are growing opportunities to do that in the nonprofit sector.10 High-Paying Jobs Where You Can Help PeopleNo matter what youre interested in doing, 2017 has amazing potential. If you keep your eyes open to opportunities around you, by this time next year, you could be reflecting on how much your professional landscape has changed in such a short time. Good luck