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9 Careers On the Way Out

Repost: By Stephanie Powers, Provided by Investopedia

Some careers have simply faded away over the past 10 years. In most cases, advances in technology eliminated the need for certain jobs. Americans are also more focused on conservation. Here are a few jobs that are being phased out; hopefully your career isn't on this list!

Fastest Growing Green Jobs

Repost: By Ezra Drissman of Green Careers Guide

If you thought 2009 was a year that green took over, then think again. Over the next 10 years, the green industry is predicted to experience growth in the neighborhood of 1.5 trillion dollars. Green will continue to shape the foods we eat, the products we buy, and the way we get around -- and increasingly the jobs we have.

How to Merge Back Into the Professional World Successfully

Are you a laid-off professional hoping to re-enter the workforce soon? Or, maybe you’re a retiree or stay-at-home mom who wants to transition back to the professional world. Regardless of whether you’re replacing an income or supplementing one, you’ll have strong competition for the best jobs. The challenge is to have what employers need, despite your time away.

Protecting Your Job When Outsourcing, Downsizing, and Layoffs Loom

It seems no job is safe in today’s economy. Information technology positions have been hit hard by outsourcing. Downsizing and layoffs have leveled manufacturing jobs. Professional positions, including human resources, market research, customer service, engineering and many others, are also being affected. Here are some "take-charge" strategies that may help protect your job and your career, while benefitting your company.

Set Yourself Apart: Create Your Own Board of Directors

As a college student or a recent graduate, you might already have served on school or community committees or even been appointed to a position on an organization’s board of directors.

But have you ever thought about creating your own board of directors? It’s sort of like mentoring on steroids.
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