Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Marty Nemko

Overrated Career: Chef

Most chefs don't work in froufrou restaurants or even blaze trails in the kitchen. more >>

Overrated Career: Attorney

Most lawyers' lives bear little resemblance to those on Law & Order. more >>

Ahead of the Curve: Wellness Coach

A new kind of coach in your life. more >>

Ahead of the Curve: Green-Collar Specialist

The effort to become energy-independent has become the cause of the decade. more >>

11 Best-Kept-Secret Careers

In a competitive environment, it's worth taking a look at these little-known jobs. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Creative Perfumer

If you want a prestigious position, attend one of the top perfumer schools. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Prospect Researcher

One of nonprofits' hidden heroes is the prospect researcher. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Program Evaluator

Some evaluators have only a bachelor's degree with no special training. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Orthoptist

Ophthalmologists (physicians who specialize in the eye) hire orthoptists to measure patients' vision. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Orthotist/Prosthetist

This career requires a combination of science, patience, and increasingly, a master's degree. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Casting Director

Now, it's your job to come up with the actors—including those 50 beefy oarsmen extras. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Child Life Specialist

Imagine that your child must face a difficult hospital stay. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Accent-Reduction Specialist

Also known as accent neutralization or accent modification specialists. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Program Analyst

Respond to a dirty-bomb scare in New York City. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Politician/Elected Official

You also probably need to live a squeaky-clean life. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Fundraiser

Most of a development professional's time is spent recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Occupational Therapist

The occupational therapist helps people live as fully and independently as possible. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Firefighter

Most prestigious careers require many years of higher education. One exception is firefighter. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Hairstylist/Cosmetologist

In a recent British job satisfaction survey, hairstylist ranked No. 1. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Pharmacist

The jobs aren't all at the local drugstore. more >>

Overrated Career: Advertising Executive

Many ad agency employees spend a lot of time trying to win business from competitors. more >>

Overrated Career: Architect

Two job satisfaction surveys painted a mixed picture. more >>

Overrated Career: Small-Business Owner

Running a small business usually requires you to be good at many jobs. more >>

Best Careers 2009: Engineer

Every industry is starving for innovation and new ideas—be a game-changer. more >>

Ahead-of-the-Curve Careers

Here's a look at 13 cutting-edge careers, viable now and poised for future growth. more >>

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