10 Best Job Opportunities

By: Alan Okpechi

Break Studios Contributing Writer

In this time of economic turmoil, finding a stable job can be difficult but some people know of the 10 best job opportunities. Since 2007, a whopping eight million jobs have been lost in the US but that does not mean that there are not companies hiring. There are dozens of fields growing in size and others with massive shortages in their workforce. With persistence and a well-composed resume, anyone can take advantage of the promising jobs that are now fueling America's workforce.

Network Architect
Known also as a network systems and data communications analyst, this job entails testing, creating, and maintaining communication systems. While other industries have retracted in growth, the telecommunications industry has grown during the recession and shows no signs of slowly down through this decade.
Biomedical Engineer
The ever increasing standard of living around the world is in part made possible by biomedical engineers. Responsible for creating devices related to areas like medical imaging and drug delivery, biomedical engineers are expected to fill a void of nearly 12,000 jobs by 2018.
Computer Software Engineer
Someone has to develop the next popular cell phone app or a new program to solve a problem. That person is a computer software engineer. From creating a program to debugging it as well, software engineers are expected to grow by 252,000 jobs by 2018.
Meteorologist
Not all meteorologists are on TV, but if you like an audience, then working on TV or radio may be for you. Studying weather patterns and forecasting future weather conditions has become considerably more sophisticated with new technology, so a science-oriented mind may be necessary to succeed in this job that is expected to add 1,400 jobs through 2018.
Registered Nurse
From broken bones to allergy shots, registered nurses are needed to aid in treatment of patients. With the increasing older population in America, it's no wonder nurses are expected to grow by 582,000 positions by 2018.
Veterinarian
While many think of veterinarians as those who take care of beloved pets, the field is more open than some would expect. From zoos to farms to your neighbor's house, there is a demand for those who manage the health of animals from the domesticated pets to the sickly hippo. Expected to grow by 19,700 jobs through 2018, this high paying field has strong job security.
X-Ray Technician
While board licensed radiologists are the ones who examine and make determinations of x-rays, the actual work of talking to the patient, positioning the patient correctly, and taking the x-ray is a position that is done by the x-ray technician. Thanks in part to the baby boomer generation, jobs in this field are expected to grow by 215,000 positions through 2018.
Urban Planner
A lot of unnoticed work goes into the scouting, development, and structuring of areas the public uses. Schools, parks, and hospitals are a few examples of the work an urban planner must initially oversee. Expected to grow by 38,400 positions through 2018, this job has strong job security as urban planners are typically employed by local and state governments.
Financial Advisers
Managing wealth, answering tax questions, and planning estates are all examples of what a financial adviser may do on a typical day. Usually employed by a large financial firm, this position is still in high demand even with the economic turndown. Fueled by the 68 million baby boomers entering retirement age, financial adviser positions are expected to grow by 30% through 2018.
Technical Writer
Manuals for putting a bike together or how to assemble a motherboard are completed in a precise and logical manner by technical writers. A major benefit to this job is its capability to work from nearly anywhere. Using their large incomes, many technical writers work while on trips usually reserved for those vacationing. Expected to grow by 8,900 jobs through 2018, technical writers are very much in demand.