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10 occupations in high demand Posted: 06 Jun 2012 02:52 PM PDT CareerBuilder commits to Clinton Global Initiative to help unemployed find jobs By Hope Gurion, chief development officer at CareerBuilder As the unemployment rate hovers at 8.2 percent, job seekers — especially those who have faced long-term unemployment — may be feeling like the jobs just aren't there. Yet jobs are available, and some companies are even struggling to fill positions. A recent CareerBuilder survey found that nearly two in four hiring managers say they have open positions for which they cannot find qualified candidates. Yet much of today's economic news focuses on the lack of jobs, so job seekers may not know where to turn for information on industries that are experiencing a hiring surge. Or, they may not feel like they have the right skill set to pursue a career in one of the growing fields. That's why programs such as the Clinton Global Initiative are making an impact. Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the CGI convenes global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges — including unemployment. Connecting job seekers with jobs CareerBuilder made a major commitment to the CGI with the goal of empowering current and future workers with information and new skills. CareerBuilder's commitment provides CareerOneStop centers, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, with CareerBuilder's Supply & Demand data. The S&D data enables CareerBuilder to help job seekers discover occupations that are in high demand and hone skills for areas with great growth opportunities. Using the S&D data, CareerBuilder has compiled lists of the top occupations with the most demand and least supply in each center's local area. The lists will be sent to the centers in the top 20 cities with the highest number of unemployed workers. Using the same S&D data, here is a list of 10 of the most in-demand occupations nationwide, all with strong growth and earning potential: 1. Computer specialists Most common job titles: Project manager (information technology), Java developer, Web developer, .NET developer, SharePoint developer, PHP developer Median entry-level salary: $56,750 Education: High-school plus equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree plus experience; certifications are available for both entry-level and experienced workers 2. Marketing managers Most common job titles: Product manager, business development manager, product marketing manager, marketing manager/director, account manager, marketing communications manager Median entry-level salary: $66,000 Education: 84 percent have a bachelor’s degree 3. Network and computer systems administrators Most common job titles: Systems administrator, network engineer, network administrator, system administrator, systems engineer, SharePoint administrator, Linux systems administrator Median entry-level salary: $55,000 Education: High-school plus equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree plus experience; certifications are available for both entry-level and experienced workers 4. Medical and health services managers Most common job titles: Director of nursing, clinical manager, medical director, nurse manager, nursing home administrator, practice manager, director of pharmacy, program manager rehab Median entry-level salary: $73,000 Education: 52 percent have a bachelor's degree; 41 percent have a master's degree 5. Industrial engineers Most common job titles: Quality engineer, quality manager, process engineer, manufacturing engineer, project engineer, test engineer, design engineer, product engineer Median entry-level salary: $60,000 Education: 62 percent have a bachelor’s degree 6. Occupational therapists Most common job titles: Occupational therapist, OT Median entry-level salary: $60,000 Education: 85 percent have a master's degree 7. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers Most common job titles: Merchandiser, retail sales merchandiser, retail project merchandiser, reset merchandiser, master merchandiser Median entry-level salary: $35,000 Education: 77 percent have a high-school or equivalent degree 8. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists Most common job titles: Clinical research associate or coordinator, research scientist, clinical laboratory scientist Median entry-level salary: $57,000 Education: 81 percent have a doctoral/professional degree 9. Occupational therapist assistants Most common job titles: Occupational therapy assistant, certified occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapist assistant Median entry-level salary: $53,000 Education: 96 percent have an associate degree (O*Net data) 10. Physical therapist assistants Most common job titles: Physical therapy assistant, PTA Median entry-level salary: $49,500 Education: 71 percent have an associate degree As Chief Development Officer, Hope Gurion is in charge of identifying and growing new business ventures for the company. In addition to overseeing investments in opportunities to expand the services CareerBuilder provides to its customers, she also oversees product development, including advertising, creative services, talent intelligence, SEO and CareerBuilder’s niche sites, including WorkInRetail.com, Sologig.com, MiracleWorkers.com and MoneyJobs.com. Prior to joining CareerBuilder.com, Gurion held a variety of marketing and business development roles for America Online and Discovery Communications. Gurion holds an MBA degree from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

44 percent of workers have gained weight on the job Posted: 06 Jun 2012 08:00 AM PDT It’s happened to most of us, especially desk-bound workers. We’re at work and feeling as if we’ve been snacking all day. A handful of candy here and a bag of chips there doesn’t seem like a lot, but it adds up, especially when it comes to the numbers on the scale. At least we’re not alone. Forty-four percent of workers said that they gained weight at their current job, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. The No. 1 culprit? That darn desk. Fifty-four percent of respondents attributed their weight gain to sitting at their desk most of the day, and roughly the same amount — fifty-six percent — stated they eat their lunch there as well. Other culprits causing extra inches around the waistline include: Stress-related eating – 37 percent Eating out regularly – 23 percent Skipping meals because of time constraints – 19 percent Workplace celebrations (potlucks, birthdays) – 18 percent The temptation of the office candy jar – 16 percent Pressure to eat food co-workers bring in – 10 percent Jobs that put on the pounds Certain occupations have a higher incidence of workers reporting weight gain, due to either sedentary or high-stress positions, such as: Travel agent Attorney/judge Teacher Protective services (police, firefighter) Marketing/public-relations professional Information technology professional Losing the weight Have no fear. There are plenty of things you can do to avoid workplace “snackery.” Don’t be afraid to just say no. Don’t feel pressured to snack, and tell others that you’re looking to avoid any extra calories. Also, as the urge to eat takes over, step back and ask yourself, “Am I really hungry? Or am I stressed or tired?” You’ll stop yourself from the instinctual behavior of eating without thinking. Here are five tips to help eliminate those extra calories and keep the weight off all year: Get to steppin’. Incorporate more walking or stair climbing into your day. Avoid the elevator, or walk over to a co-worker’s desk instead of sending an email. Get off at an earlier train or bus stop — especially on a gorgeous summer day – and walk to the office. More fruits and veggies for snacks. Snacking can seem innocent when done in small bits and pieces, but the extra calories will start to add up quickly. Keep plenty of veggies and fruits in the office fridge so you have a healthier choice on hand. Pack your lunch. Bringing your lunch to work helps you better control your portions and saves you money. Packing also helps keeps portions in check. Choose water. Drink water throughout the day instead of caffeinated drinks or juices. This helps make you feel fuller faster and cuts down on the calories. Sneak in some exercise. Take daily walks with a co-worker, replace your chair with an exercise ball for part of the day, and keep free weights at your desk – all quick and easy solutions to help stay fit and trim. "More and more companies are implementing healthy living initiatives in the workplace," says Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder. "Twenty-eight percent of companies provide gym passes, workout facilities or wellness benefits for their employees, but only 10 percent of workers say they take advantage of the benefit. It's important to tap into those resources to stay healthy and energized and potentially more productive." What are some ways you stay fit at the office? Share with us your tips for exercise, healthy snack ideas or ways in which you and your co-workers stay motivated to lose weight. The study, conducted by Harris Interactive from Feb. 9 to March 2, 2012, included more than 5,700 workers across industries.

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