How to Get a Job in a Growing Industry Field.

Instructions

Step 1
Explore the Telecom Industry

With the demand growing for WiFi, broadband and other new technologies, Telecommunications Network Engineers are going beyond power grid, cable and phone control. Telecom is expected to grow by 53 percent over the next 10 years, which also is due to the "greening" of the industry. Emerging products will require new communications infrastructure to be built, and new construction is embracing green materials and practices.

This career topped a list released in October 2009 by CNNMoney.com and Payscale.com of those with great pay and growth potential.

Step 2
Go for it in Information Technology

IT Business Analysts were listed sixth on the list, with 29 percent growth expected over the next decade. More companies are using IT business analysts to ensure they are making the most cost-effective use of technology.

Coming in seventh overall were Software Development Directors. These directors design computer programs to help businesses run effectively, as well as personal-use software programs. And we're not just talking about making software applications for personal computers; the auto industry relies on these pros to construct the computers in vehicles.

Computer and Network Security Consultants ranked eighth on the list. Security professionals are imperative as sensitive information travels across computer networks and hackers offer an ever-evolving threat to the privacy of sensitive information.

Step 3
Think About Engineering

Systems engineers will be in demand as well. They were ranked second on the list, with the industry is projected to expand by 45 percent in the next 10 years. These professionals go beyond servicing the aerospace and defense fields as a wider range of companies realizes the need for these systems engineers, including car manufacturers and consumer product firms.

Step 4
Consider the Finance Arena

You may not think that anything in the financial industry is growing as the economy thaws out, but as baby boomers hit retirement and younger workers try to figure out how to secure a retirement in lieu of company pensions, personal financial advisors will be a major necessity. This industry will grow by 41 percent over the upcoming 10-year span. Demand for Senior Financial Analysts also is expected to rise 34 percent over the next decade.

Step 5
Target the Medical Field

Pet ownership has increased 17 percent over the last 10 years, boosting the need for experts in animal health. Advances in animal medicine have mirrored advances in human medicine, so veterinary specialists in fields like oncology and ophthalmology are in more demand. Don't want to examine Fido? More vets are needed in the food safety, pharmaceutical research and disease control arenas.

In terms of human-focused medical care, physical therapists will continue to thrive, with the industry expected to grow by 27 percent in the next decade. And as the shortage of general physicians continues, physician assistants will continue to be on the rise. These professionals also play a part in the initiative to cut health care expenses and treat the rising number of aging people. Imaging technicians were not on the CNNMoney.com/PayScale.com list, but have also are in demand.

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