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By Tony Moton
When things get old, tired, or worn out...you upgrade them, right?
Your computer. Your car. Your washer and drier.
Why not think of your career in the same way?
Whether you want a new, better job - or just to get your foot in the door - the New Year is the perfect time to put a plan for career upgrades into action.
See how the right training and education can help you upgrade to a better career.
Job #1: Medical Assistant
Consider the health care profession to get your life going on the upswing. More specifically, become a medical assistant. Why? The job offers scheduling flexibility, the satisfaction of helping others, and tremendous growth potential. In fact, the number of medical assistants will expand by 34 percent to 647,500 by the decade ending in 2018, according to the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections.
How to get the job: Medical assistant programs give you the chance to obtain either a certificate or associate's degree. Your upgrade doesn't have to stop there. Evolve into a nurse or teaching professional with on-the-job experience and additional education.
What it pays: $29,450*
Job #2: Paralegal
A job as a legal eagle in support of lawyers can improve your career standing quicker than you can say Law & Order. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, are finding their numbers and job responsibilities growing. The BLS projects more than 74,000 new paralegals will be hired during the decade between 2008 and 2018.
How to get the job: Get the training you need to enter the field with an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. If you already have a bachelor's degree, earn a paralegal certificate in one year or less. From there, you can parlay your work experience as a paralegal to earn a supervisory position. How's that for a career upgrade?
What it pays: $50,080
Job #3: PR Specialist
The role of a public relations specialist is to manage the visibility of your employer - in the press, with consumers, and on the web. If you want to take your professional life to new heights, this job gives you options across a wide range of organizations. You could be responsible for announcing the latest fund-raising campaign for a nonprofit agency or you might specialize in crisis management for a particular industry.
How to get the job: You can start your professional upgrade by seeking a bachelor's degree in marketing, which puts you squarely in a position to break into the public relations field. The best part of this career is that you can tailor the job to your unique interests, such as health care, retail, or information technology.
What it pays: $59,370
Job #4: Graphic Designer
If your career upgrade calls for more creativity, graphic design is a field you'll want to check out. Graphic designers can see the fruits of their labors just about anywhere: across billboards, in magazines, on the web, at the movies. Because work in interactive media and Internet advertising continues to increase, graphic design is a particularly good field for people with skills in web design and animation.
How to get the job: Aim for a certificate or associate's degree in graphic design to put your career improvement plan into action. Make sure to stay on top of changing computer graphics and design software as your career develops.
What it pays: $47,820
Job #5: Accountant
If you run the numbers on your career upgrade, it's a good bet that accounting is a field you'll want to look into. For the second straight year, accounting ranked in the top 10 on Money and PayScale's annual "Best Jobs in America" list based on factors such as pay and career stability. With new financial regulations and a complex business climate, companies are looking for skilled accountants to keep their books in order.
How to get the job: If you're aiming for a career in accounting, earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance can help you get your start. Improve your professional standing with certification as a CPA, which requires passing a national exam.
What it pays: $67,430
Job #6: Physical Therapist Assistant
A career devoted to helping others will certainly provide you a boost as far as quality-of-life goes. If that kind of upgrade interests you, look into becoming a physical therapist assistant. This hands-on job entails helping physical therapists treat patients as they recover from pain, injury, and disability. You can also specialize in various clinical and administrative areas of interest, such as geriatric or cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
How to get the job: Earn an associate's degree in the field to get your upgrade started. You can receive further certification in your area of specialty from the American Physical Therapy Association.
What it pays: $48,590
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