Third Edition Based on Long-term Occupational Employment Projections to 2012 and the 2005 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Wage Survey Georgia Department of Labor Workforce Information & Analysis Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3 Georgia's Job Outlook ......................................................................................... 4 Using the Planner .................................................................................................. 6 Education and Training Categories........................................................................ 7 Classifying the Occupations .................................................................................. 9 Personal Skills and Abilities ........................................................................... 9 Work Characteristics .................................................................................... 10 Occupational Characteristics ....................................................................... 11 Sources of More Information .............................................................................. 11 Occupations Requiring a First Professional Degree ............................................. 12 Occupations Requiring a Doctoral Degree .......................................................... 12 Occupations Requiring a Master's Degree .......................................................... 12 Occupations Requiring a Bachelor's or Higher Degree plus Work Experience ...... 13 Occupations Requiring a Bachelor's Degree ...................................................... 14 Occupations Requiring an Associate's Degree ................................................... 17 Occupations Requiring Postsecondary Vocational Training ................................. 18 Occupations Requiring Work Experience in a Related Occupation ..................... 19 Occupations Requiring Long-term on-the-job Training ........................................ 20 Occupations Requiring Moderate-term on-the-job Training ................................. 22 Occupations Requiring Short-term on-the-job Training........................................ 25 Career Exploration Worksheet ............................................................................ 31 Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary Aids and Services Available Upon Request to Individuals With Disabilities 2 Georgia Career Planner Introduction This third edition of the Georgia Career Planner continues our tradition of presenting the latest, most reliable career exploratory information to students, jobseekers, and counselors in an easyto-understand format. Of the nearly 800 occupations analyzed, the Planner includes the 250 that are expected to have at least 100 job openings per year over the next decade from both growth and replacements. These job openings represent almost 90 percent of all expected openings in Georgia. Each of the high demand occupations presented in this Planner is a "good" job, for job openings and job growth rates are very useful measures of job quality. When combined with aboveaverage wages, the occupations that have it all--above average job growth, above average wages, and at least 100 expected job openings--make up Georgia's Hot Careers to 2012. This coveted group of occupations offers the surest bets of satisfying, rewarding careers with great potential for mobility and advancement. In this publication, each hot career is designated with the HOT label, which means that it meets the following criteria: Annual job growth greater than the statewide average of 1.7% Average wages greater than the statewide average of $17.56 per hour or $36,500 annually At least 100 expected annual job openings 3 Georgia Career Planner Georgia's Job Outlook Before exploring the details of each occupation, it is worth examining current labor market trends. Over the ten year period from 2002 to 2012, almost 73,000 new jobs will be created each year through business expansion in Georgia. In addition to these job openings, openings will also come from job turnover when workers who leave are replaced. More than 100,000 additional job openings per year will come from job replacements. The total of nearly 175,000 annual job openings should place Georgia near the forefront of states with attractive career opportunities into the next decade. Chart A to the right shows the expected number of job openings per year for each of the eleven education and training categories used to classify occupations. The openings are split between jobs resulting from newly created positions and jobs coming from replacements. In Georgia, as in most other states, job openings from replacements will result in more openings overall than new job growth. But while more vacancies will come from job turnover, a large share of these will pay low wages and not offer the best opportunities for advancement. As seen in chart A, all occupational categories that do not require any education beyond high school will have more openings from turnover than from job growth. On the other hand, all categories requiring some postsecondary education will have more openings from business expansion than from job turnover. Wages vary greatly by occupation. Among the most important factors affecting wages is the 4 Georgia Career Planner Chart A Annual Openings by Education and Training Category Tho us a nd s 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 First professional degree Doctoral degree N e w P o s itio n s Jo b R e p la c e m e n ts Master's degree Work experience plus Bachelor's or higher degree Bachelor's degree Associate's degree Postsecondary vocational training Work experience in a related occupation Long-term on-the-job training Moderate-term on-the-job training Short-term on-the-job training level of education and training required for employment. Chart B on the next page tells an old story--the more you learn, the more you earn and the better your job prospects. As chart B shows, occupational groups that require some college training are among the highest paid and the fastest growing. Occupational groups that do not require any education beyond high school are generally among the lowest paying and slowest growing. Fast growth in occupations means that they will provide a larger share of new positions in the future, thereby providing better employment prospects. ChartB Education and Training Pays The chart below tells an old story ...the more you learn, the more you earn and the better your future employment prospects. Average Annual Growth Rate, 2002-2012 2.1% First professional degree 2.8% Doctoral degree 2.4% 2.0% 2.3% Master's degree Work experience plus Bachelor's or higher degree Bachelor's degree 2.8% Associate's degree 1.9% 1.4% 1.5% Postsecondary vocational training Work experience in a related occupation Long-term on-the-job training 1.2% Moderate-term on-the-job training 1.5% Short-term on-the-job training 5 Georgia Career Planner 2005 Georgia Average Annual Wages $122,600 $68,100 $53,500 $89,200 $55,900 $46,100 $35,800 $44,600 $34,400 $31,000 $21,000 Using the Planner This Planner is designed to help you in the career decision-making process. It includes an occupation table (in alphabetical order within each job category) showing various job characteristics for each occupation and a Career Exploration Worksheet. Use the occupation table to compare your personal preferences with job characteristics in various occupations. The information gained from this exercise will help you identify which occupations you are best suited for. On the worksheet, you can transfer information from the occupation table for the jobs that look interesting. Here are the steps: Step one The first step in planning a career is to assess your strengths and weaknesses. Research the occupations you find inter- esting, focusing on those that would allow use of your strongest skills. Consider how much postsecondary education you will need for a particular career. Assess your goals for salary and professional job growth. Step two Step three The next step is to use the occupation table in this Planner to learn about occupations that interest you. Check to see if the skills and abilities required match the ones you already have. Examine the work characteristics to see what criteria are prevalent in the jobs that interest you. Consider the wages and the expected number of annual job openings. After finding the occupations that interest you, turn to the worksheet at the back of this booklet or to the worksheet that was given to you at the beginning of class. For each occupation you chose, enter the job title, personal skills and abilities symbols, work characteristics symbols, average wage, number of annual job openings, and the education and training code. You can add other occupations to your worksheet if you like, such as those with less than 100 yearly openings (not included in the Planner). 6 Georgia Career Planner Education and Training Categories The Planner splits the occupations into the eleven education and training categories used by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to classify jobs. Because there are a variety of ways to enter a field, occupations are classified by the most significant single source of postsecondary education or training that workers need to be considered qualified. These categories represent the minimum education and training requirement for entering and progressing in an occupation. Occupations requiring college degrees are classified according to the level of degree workers need. For those requiring on-the-job training, jobs are classified according to the length of time workers must undergo training to become proficient. This training may be in addition to other employer requirements related to education or specific duties. The eleven education and training categories, their numerical codes, and their definitions are as follows: Bachelor's or higher degree 1. First professional degree At least three years of full-time academic study beyond the bachelor's degree. 2. Doctoral degree At least three years of full-time academic work beyond the bachelor's degree. Required for entry into most postsecondary teaching occupations as well as several jobs in the physical, biological, and social sciences. 3. Master's degree One or two years of full-time academic study beyond a bachelor's degree. 4. Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience Mostly managerial occupations. Experience in a non-managerial position for which a bachelor's or higher degree is usually required. 5. Bachelor's degree At least four years of full-time academic study beyond high school. Postsecondary education, but less than a bachelor's degree 6. Associate's degree Two years of full-time academic study beyond high school. 7. Postsecondary vocational training Completion of a vocational training program of variable length from several weeks to a year or more in a postsecondary vocational school or college. 7 Georgia Career Planner All other (no formal postsecondary education required) 8. Work experience in a related occupation Skills and training acquired in a related occupation. Includes several supervisory occupations as well as occupations in which skills may be developed from hobbies or other activities besides current or past employment or from the Armed Forces. Degree not required. 9. Long-term on-the-job training More than twelve months of on-the-job training or a combination of work experience and formal classroom instruction, such as apprenticeships and employersponsored training lasting up to four years. 10. Moderate-term on-the-job training One to twelve months of combined on-thejob experience and informal training, which can include observing experienced workers. 11. Short-term on-the-job training One month or less of on-the-job training or after a short demonstration of job duties. 8 Georgia Career Planner Classifying the Occupations Occupations are classified according to twenty different characteristics that are typical for a large proportion of workers in each occupation. The characteristics are grouped into three sections: personal skills and abilities, work characteristics, and occupational characteristics. Personal Skills and Abilities The first eight criteria evaluate occupations in terms of personal skills and abilities required. If an occupation requires a moderate level of personal skills and abilities, it is indicated in the table with the symbol . If it requires more advanced skills and abilities, it is indicated with the symbol . A blank indicates no special level of skill is required. Math skills Math skills include the ability to perform calculations and manipulate data. English skills English skills include a good command of vocabulary and grammar and the ability to read and prepare correspondence, observations and instructions. They may also include the ability to write clearly, persuasively and creatively. Science skills These skills refer to knowledge of the physical or life sciences. Computer skills Computer skills refer to the ability to operate a computer and process data. Artistic and creative skills These are the ability to form ideas to solve problems, communicate information or express feelings, thoughts and emotions. Persuasive and interpersonal skills These are skills that allow positive interaction between people and the ability to sway the actions, opinions or beliefs of others. Mechanical ability Mechanical ability is an understanding of the relationship between moving parts. It involves knowledge of how objects connect and operate, as well as ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures. Leadership and managerial ability This is the ability to direct and organize others to achieve common goals. Effective communication skills are also essential. Symbol None Definition The skill or ability is required at a basic level and is therefore not noted. A secondary, but important, characteristic of an occupation. A moderate level of knowledge and ability is required. A primary, critical characteristic of an occupation. An advanced level of knowledge and ability is required. 9 Georgia Career Planner Work Characteristics The next 10 criteria evaluate occupations based on how frequently or to what degree certain occupational criteria prevail. If the condition is an important or occasional characteristic, it is indicated in the occupation table with the symbol . If it is an essential or frequent characteristic, it is indicated with the symbol . A blank in the table indicates no special condition is required. Travel between worksites These occupations require workers to visit clients outside the worksite premises. Often, workers drive to serve clients, but some jobs require workers to use other forms of transit including public transportation. Overnight travel away from home Some jobs require travel away from home that includes staying overnight in a hotel. Hazardous duties or conditions Occupations having hazardous duties and conditions require adherence to safety procedures to avoid injury or harmful exposure. On-the-job injury rates in these occupations may be higher than in others if employees fail to stay alert and take precautionary measures. Operates equipment or machinery These occupations require daily operation of equipment, machinery or motorized vehicles, such as cranes, tractors and trucks, as well as saws, printing presses and x-ray machines. Many of these occupations require workers to follow procedures to avoid property damage and personal injury. Outdoor work Occupations involving outdoor work expose workers to the elements. Irregular work schedule These occupations have schedules outside the standard 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday workweek. Irregular schedules include shift, weekend, split schedule and seasonal work, as well as work requiring employees to be "on call". Job stress or pressure Stressful occupations involve either tremendous pressure to complete work on deadlines or concerns over safety or other work-related issues. This broad category includes jobs that can cause great anxiety both during and after work. Physically demanding Occupations considered physically demanding may require material moving, lifting and handling. Workers in physically demanding jobs may also be required to be on their feet for long periods or may need manual dexterity and precise movement. Economically sensitive These occupations have historically prospered or suffered along with the economy. Geographically concentrated Occupations with this characteristic have an unusually high proportion of jobs concentrated in a few regions of the state. Symbol None Definition The characteristic is uncommon and is therefore not noted. A secondary, but important, characteristic of an occupation. The condition or requirement is met occasionally or somewhat. A primary, critical characteristic of an occupation. The condition or requirement is met frequently or completely. 10 Georgia Career Planner The last two criteria reflect important aspects related to employment--the average wage as well as the number of annual job openings expected for that occupation. Occupational Characteristics Average wage The weighted average wage calculated from the more than 9,000 business establishments sampled in two semi-annual Georgia Wage Surveys. Most of the wages are hourly rates. However, for those occupations where workers generally work less than the usual 2,080 hours per year, the wages shown are annual wages. Annual job openings This number includes job openings resulting from new job creation plus those coming from the need to replace workers who leave or change occupations. Sources of More Information While this booklet provides valuable information for choosing a career, it is only a starting point for further research. After you have used the table to narrow your career search, gather as much information as possible about the occupations that interest you. The following sources have additional information that will aid you in your career planning process. The Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) This computer-based system is available at most high schools and colleges and at all Georgia Department of Labor career centers. GCIS provides information for Georgia about occupations, education and training programs, apprenticeships, schools and colleges, financial aid sources, industries, military employment, self-employment, job search techniques and support services. GCIS also includes occupational exploration tools based on interests and skills. 11 Georgia Career Planner School and College Career Centers Advisors at colleges and university career centers give career advice, help with resume preparation and suggest job search techniques. These services are available to enrolled students and recent graduates. Some centers also maintain listings of current job openings and may help arrange interviews with prospective employers. Georgia Department of Labor Georgia Department of Labor career centers provide career guidance and job search resources along with listings of job openings in your area. In some places, federally-funded one-stop career centers offer an even broader variety of services to help people find jobs. For locations, check government listings in the blue pages of the telephone directory under Georgia State Government (Labor Department). The Internet The Internet makes available information about industries, occupations and companies. In addition, colleges and universities maintain Web sites with information on courses and programs they offer. The Occupational Outlook Handbook This publication is available in school counseling centers, libraries, and the Georgia Department of Labor career centers. It provides information on the nature of work, working conditions, training, salaries, and job outlook for about 250 selected occupations. For additional copies of this publication, contact Workforce Information & Analysis at (404) 232-3875. http://www.dol.state.ga.us Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 1. First Professional Degree Clergy Dentists Hot Family & General Practitioners Hot Lawyers Hot Pharmacists Hot Surgeons Hot 2. Doctoral Degree Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Hot Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists Hot Education Teachers, Postsecondary Hot 3. Master's Degree Business Teachers, Postsecondary Hot Educational, Vocational, & School Counselors Hot Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Hot Librarians 12 Georgia Career Planner N/A 160 -- 110 -- 150 50.97 530 40.49 330 -- 100 98,399 150 31.21 140 55,888 100 77,635 100 24.94 210 66,888 120 25.73 130 -- The hourly wage is $70.00 or more. Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 3. Master's Degree Continued Medical & Public Health Social Workers Hot Physical Therapists Hot Speech-Language Pathologists Hot 18.85 140 29.57 120 25.81 100 4. Bachelor's or Higher Degree plus Work Experience Administrative Services Managers Hot 31.69 Advertising & Promotions Managers Hot 39.63 Chief Executives Hot -- Computer & Info Systems Managers Hot 47.87 Ed Administrators, Elem & Secondary School Hot Ed Administrators, Postsecondary Hot 78,657 38.11 Engineering Managers 44.12 Farm, Ranch, & Other Ag Managers 21.76 Financial Managers Hot General & Operations Managers Hot Human Resources Managers Hot 42.76 40.14 38.37 Management Analysts Hot 36.41 390 100 590 550 390 160 200 180 620 2,900 240 790 13 Georgia Career Planner -- The hourly wage is $70.00 or more. Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 4. Bachelor's or Higher Degree plus Work Experience -- Continued Marketing Managers Hot Medical & Health Services Managers Hot Producers & Directors Hot Sales Managers Hot Social & Community Service Managers Hot Transp, Storage, & Distribution Managers Hot 5. Bachelor's Degree Accountants & Auditors Hot Adult Literacy, Remedial Ed, & GED Teachers Aerospace Engineers Hot Architects, Except Landscape & Naval Hot Child, Family, & School Social Workers Hot Civil Engineers Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis Specs Hot Computer Programmers Computer Software Engineers, Applications Hot 14 Georgia Career Planner 43.36 250 35.86 350 52,054 140 48.75 770 27.50 180 33.59 170 25.62 920 17.42 100 36.34 100 32.85 130 17.14 270 31.27 140 22.34 100 36.31 430 34.78 920 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 5. Bachelor's Degree -- Continued Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software Hot 36.64 Computer Systems Analysts Hot 34.59 Construction Managers Hot 34.04 Cost Estimators Hot 25.30 Database Administrators Hot 31.89 Detectives & Criminal Investigators Hot 23.22 Editors 22.69 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 34.87 Elem School Teachers, Except Spec Ed Hot 47,134 Employmnt, Recruitmnt, & Placemnt Specialists Hot 27.90 Financial Analysts Hot 35.11 Graduate Teaching Assistants Graphic Designers Hot Industrial Engineers Industrial Production Managers Instructional Coordinators Hot 16,853 20.51 32.23 37.89 22.27 760 940 370 220 220 170 110 140 2,320 210 180 200 150 170 160 330 15 Georgia Career Planner Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 5. Bachelor's Degree -- Continued Insurance Sales Agents Insurance Underwriters Interior Designers Hot Interviewers, Except Eligibility & Loan Kindergarten Teachers, Except Spec Ed Hot Loan Officers Hot Market Research Analysts Hot Mechanical Engineers Med & Clinical Laboratory Technologists Hot Middle School Teachers, Exc Spec & Voc Ed Hot Network & Computer Systems Administrators Hot Network Systems & Data Comm Analysts Hot Occupational Therapists Hot Personal Financial Advisors Hot Physician Assistants Hot Preschool Teachers, Except Spec Ed Property, RE, & Comm Assoc Managers 16 Georgia Career Planner 49,620 370 28.42 120 21.27 120 11.67 210 45,355 320 27.27 210 27.83 150 31.83 130 22.38 240 46,216 780 29.29 350 31.84 510 27.81 110 33.25 130 35.26 100 23,342 920 24.92 240 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 5. Bachelor's Degree -- Continued Public Relations Specialists Hot Purch Agents, Except Whlsl, Retail, & Farm Products Secondary School Teachers, Ex Spec & Voc Ed Hot Securities, Commodities, & Finan Servcs Sales Agents Spec Ed Teachers, Middle School Hot SpecEdTeachers,Preschool,Kindergrtn,&ElemSchool Hot Spec Ed Teachers, Secondary School Hot Training & Development Specialists Hot Wholesale & Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Writers & Authors 6. Associate's Degree Computer Support Specialists Hot Dental Hygienists Hot Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Medical Records & Health Info Technicians 17 Georgia Career Planner 22.97 23.82 49,936 44.00 45,777 46,401 47,171 24.64 30.52 25.67 140 250 1,360 120 200 340 170 300 160 110 20.76 710 23.66 300 23.27 190 15.13 250 13.67 290 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 6. Associate's Degree Continued Paralegals & Legal Assistants Hot Radiologic Technologists & Technicians Hot Registered Nurses Hot Respiratory Therapists Hot 7. Postsecondary Vocational Training 20.80 21.08 24.53 20.61 250 220 3,160 220 Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians 27.95 290 Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate Hot 18.36 140 Auto Service Technicians & Mechanics 16.34 1,300 Computer, Auto Teller, & Office Mach Repairers 17.52 120 Electri & Electro Repairers, Comm & Indust Equipmnt 19.80 120 Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics 12.97 290 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists Legal Secretaries Hot 11.52 440 18.69 250 Lic Practical & Lic Vocational Nurses 15.04 910 Medical Secretaries 13.23 230 Medical Transcriptionists 13.37 150 18 Georgia Career Planner Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 7. Postsecondary Vocational Training - Continued Mobile Heavy Equipmt Mechanics, Exc Engines Hot Real Estate Sales Agents Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers Surgical Technologists Travel Agents 8. Work Experience in a Related Occupation Chefs & Head Cooks Compliance Officers, Exc Ag, Constr, Health & Safety, & Trans Construction & Building Inspectors Food Service Managers Hot Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers Self-Enrichment Education Teachers Suprvsrs, Constr Trades & Extraction Workers Hot Suprvsrs, Fire Fighting & Prevention Workers Hot Suprvsrs, Food Prep & Serving Workers Suprvsrs, Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers, Hand 19 Georgia Career Planner 19.14 210 21.28 350 16.02 100 15.45 120 14.36 100 14.29 23.68 19.61 21.56 14.24 17.12 23.12 25.08 12.75 18.62 160 150 100 360 590 300 730 130 1,000 230 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 8. Work Experience in a Related Occupation - Continued Suprvsrs, Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers Suprvsrs, Landscap, Lawn Service, & Grndskeep Wrkrs Suprvsrs, Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers Suprvsrs, Non-Retail Sales Workers Suprvsrs, Office & Admin Support Workers Suprvsrs, Personal Service Workers Suprvsrs, Production & Operating Workers Suprvsrs, Retail Sales Workers Suprvsrs, Transport & Matl-Moving Mach & Vehicle Opers Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary Hot 9. Long-term on-the-job Training Automotive Body & Related Repairers Hot Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists Cabinetmakers & Bench Carpenters Carpenters Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers 20 Georgia Career Planner 14.61 16.91 24.77 27.89 20.37 15.59 22.39 16.46 24.53 20.65 240 210 730 420 1,420 190 790 1,710 240 370 18.34 170 17.18 330 12.73 170 14.87 800 13.06 260 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 9. Long-term on-the-job Training - Continued Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators Hot Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria Cooks, Restaurant Correctional Officers & Jailers Dental Laboratory Technicians Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers Electricians Hot Fire Fighters Heat, Air Cond, & Refrig Mechanics & Installers Hot Industrial Machinery Mechanics Machinists Maintenance & Repair Workers, General Mobile Heavy Equipmnt Mechanics, Ex Engines Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers Supervisors of Police & Detectives Hot Telecomm Equipmnt Instlrs & Reprs, Ex Line Installers 21 Georgia Career Planner 24.04 7.70 9.24 13.26 15.71 20.93 18.04 15.20 18.66 18.68 17.00 15.04 18.45 17.14 25.65 22.63 160 700 1,210 810 190 160 860 500 380 240 260 1,410 210 1,060 130 110 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 9. Long-term on-the-job Training - Continued Telecomm Line Installers & Repairers Water & Liquid Waste Treatmnt Plant & System Opers 10. Moderate-term on-the-job Training Advertising Sales Agents Hot Agricultural Equipment Operators Bakers Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity Butchers & Meat Cutters Coat, Paint, & Spray Mach Setrs, Opers, & Tndrs Computer Operators Construction Laborers Cut, Punch, & Press Mach Setrs, Opers, & Tndrs Data Entry Keyers Demonstrators & Product Promoters Dental Assistants 22 Georgia Career Planner 16.97 270 15.20 180 23.12 7.88 11.09 14.15 15.69 11.52 14.14 16.87 11.24 12.76 12.36 12.05 12.55 190 100 190 1,320 130 110 110 130 920 210 240 190 410 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 10. Moderate-term on-the-job Training -- Continued Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, & Ambulance Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers Executive Secretaries & Admin Assistants Extrud & Draw Mach Setrs, Opers, & Tndrs Insulation Workers Insurance Claims & Policy Process Clerks Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Workers Medical Assistants Mix & Blend Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders Mold, Coremak, & Cast Mach Setrs, Opers, & Tndrs Operat Engineers & Other Constr Equipmnt Opers Painters, Construction & Maintenance Paper Goods Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders Parts Salespersons Pharmacy Technicians Pipelayers 23 Georgia Career Planner 15.48 15.76 17.37 13.61 13.06 16.15 8.05 12.30 13.29 13.40 16.59 13.38 14.51 14.20 11.67 12.03 170 180 1,290 140 150 230 290 970 130 150 630 330 110 220 260 160 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 10. Moderate-term on-the-job Training -- Continued Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Hot Police, Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers Printing Machine Operators Roofers Sales Reps, Whlsl & Manuf, Ex Tech & Scientific Prods Hot Sales Reps, Whlsl & Manuf, Tech & Scientific Prods Hot Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, & Executive Sewing Machine Operators Sheet Metal Workers Slaughterers & Meat Packers Social & Human Service Assistants Surveying & Mapping Technicians Tax Preparers Telemarketers Textile Wind, Twist, & Draw Out Mach Setrs, Opers, & Tndrs 17.79 12.47 15.12 13.39 24.14 39.24 12.38 9.22 16.53 9.54 11.94 14.86 13.30 11.71 11.94 420 110 180 210 2,480 690 1,100 150 320 350 810 110 110 200 320 24 Georgia Career Planner Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 11. Short-term on-the-job Training Amusement & Recreation Attendants Bartenders Bill & Account Collectors Billing & Posting Clerks and Machine Operators Bus Drivers, School Cashiers Child Care Workers Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment Comb Food Prep & Serv Workers, Incl Fast Food Cooks, Fast Food Cooks, Short Order Counter & Rental Clerks Counter Attndnts, Cafe, Food Concess, & Coffee Shop Court, Municipal, & License Clerks Customer Service Representatives Dining Room & Cafe Attendants & Bartender Helpers 25 Georgia Career Planner 7.61 8.92 13.92 13.68 8.46 7.94 7.65 9.46 6.90 6.73 8.76 9.76 7.16 13.32 13.76 7.42 230 480 630 370 660 7,460 1,780 550 4,280 1,420 320 810 620 100 3,020 360 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 11. Short-term on-the-job Training -- Continued Dishwashers Driver/Sales Workers Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers Frmwrkrs & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse File Clerks Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors Food Preparation Workers Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Helpers--Carpenters Helpers--Electricians Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Helpers--Production Workers Home Health Aides Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Shop Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks 26 Georgia Career Planner 7.66 10.33 12.75 8.77 10.00 15.35 8.00 8.12 11.17 11.47 11.11 10.60 10.29 8.77 7.34 8.54 750 320 130 880 250 270 1,660 200 150 180 320 180 790 390 520 420 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 11. Short-term on-the-job Training -- Continued Human Resources Assts, Except Payroll & Timekeepg Industrial Forklift Truck & Tractor Operators Janitors & Cleaners, Ex Maids & Housekeep Cleaners Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers Library Assistants, Clerical Library Technicians Machine Feeders & Offbearers Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners Mail Clerks & Mail Mach Operators, Ex Postal Serv Meat, Poultry, & Fish Cutters and Trimmers Nonfarm Animal Caretakers Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants Office Clerks, General Order Clerks Packaging & Filling Mach Operators & Tenders 27 Georgia Career Planner 15.54 12.95 8.74 10.50 10.08 9.64 11.78 11.38 7.93 12.24 9.12 9.74 9.18 11.15 12.73 11.66 200 980 2,130 3,650 1,080 110 100 200 1,250 140 450 160 1,390 2,330 210 580 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 11. Short-term on-the-job Training -- Continued Packers & Packagers, Hand Parking Lot Attendants Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks Personal & Home Care Aides Postal Serv Mail Srtrs, Procsrs, & Process Mach Opers Postal Service Clerks Postal Service Mail Carriers Probation Offcrs & Correctional Treatmnt Specialists Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks Receptionists & Information Clerks Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors Retail Salespersons Security Guards Service Station Attendants Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks Stock Clerks & Order Fillers 28 Georgia Career Planner 8.88 7.98 14.44 9.35 18.63 20.38 20.59 16.69 18.28 10.83 10.90 11.01 10.34 9.45 12.65 10.81 1,120 200 210 600 300 110 530 130 390 1,840 140 6,930 1,240 130 660 2,060 Personal Skills and Abilities Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics IJTSPCrPEEOAOOGLrAMMHrcoecrhovvnpeieuaeartaetbyetioeegeavcszorlgrmsrsdihneingstaduhnaluapistrriotccloeaasrcgguhraedosaea/bktenlisserrmhiilpcoessltievstrlhcysrhckutiek/siiwewmwrais/wlalsplcilpdlaaaaol/oelktrsrcarnsevgiidlaeyltelkhkmelevilsubnemsyssitaesrsnliaaienceupcetwsnsrnwasehyook/srdeagirieionlcstylrekidcnorosfivseruegnnileatoqnlaedtleiuritmsaiasptbhokieilmonlildsetsmynte Expected annual job openings 11. Short-term on-the-job Training -- Continued Switchboard Operators, Incl Answering Service Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs Teacher Assistants Team Assemblers Tellers Tire Repairers & Changers Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services Ushers, Lobby Attendants, & Ticket Takers Waiters & Waitresses Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, & Samplers, Recordkpg 11.05 9.60 17,137 12.00 10.72 10.80 17.54 13.14 6.99 7.19 13.55 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers 14.99 200 120 2,380 1,070 1,020 100 2,190 1,110 110 4,530 150 390 29 Georgia Career Planner Instruction: Complete for each occupation that interests you. Definitions of personal skills and abilities and work characteristics are available on pages 9 and 10. Personal Skills/Abilities moderate advanced Occupations Work Characteristics occasional frequent Career Exploration Worksheet Personal Skills and Abilities COTOSPOMIMJGEEAPHALrrocehorncvuvpeareeaaeirbotyemegeeatvocstizgdrshsnrrulnedhagnsiuapiatosoalcctriearitslguchrgdoeasabeamrnke/ehitssorplrecviesislhtsilcyrmtuehskwwlcrwkwtesia//raisipipsdilaoaaacollnellk/lsracelvtgrdsmraetyieihkkeemllevunbllsilryasssenstispaaelinwuceieecwntnsahsrosyorkdeasgs/eornicioyiekltdnrlocinsrvfugeesniraaeoiqlndtlelmeutisrsatikpaihboimtloeinlsldimestnyet EExdpueccatteiodnanannudatlrjaoibnionpgecnoindges Work Characteristics Occupational Characteristics