7 Hot Careers You've Probably Never Heard Of

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What makes a career hot? Is it that all the hip people want to make their livings that way? Or perhaps everyone who has chosen it has achieved complete job satisfaction: not only do they whistle while they work, they whistle both on their ways to and from work. Actually neither of these things is true of the careers that made their way onto this list.
What makes these careers hot are some fairly boring facts and figures. The National Center for O*Net Development, after doing some number crunching, classified them as "bright outlook occupations" based on their own data or on predictions made by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are "new and emerging careers," or are expected to grow more quickly than all other occupations or have the most job openings for the foreseeable future.
While these occupations look good on paper, only you can decide which ones, if any, are a good fit for you. Remember to pick a career that is a good match based on your personal characteristics. The best part of this list is that you will get to learn about occupations you've never heard of. Given their promising futures, they are certainly worth your consideration.

Orthotist and Prosthotist

O & P professionals, as they are sometimes called, design artificial limbs, braces and other medical supportive devices. They also measure and fit patients for them. The BLS predicts this occupation will experience rapid growth over the next several years. Read aboutOrthotists and Prosthotists in the Occupational Outlook Handbook if you would like more information.

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker

Reinforcing iron and rebar workers are skilled construction tradespeople, who are sometimes simply referred to as iron workers. They use wire mesh, steel bars or cables to reinforce the concrete in buildings and on bridges and roadways. The BLS predicts this occupation will experience rapid growth over the next several years. 

Adapted Physical Educational Specialist

Adapted physical education specialists are teachers, typically certified in special education, who provide physical education adapted specifically to suit the needs of individuals who have impairments or exceptional physical needs. The National Center for O*Net Development has classified Adapted Physical Educational Specialist as a "new and emerging" career.

Mechatronics Engineer

Also called automation, development or controls engineers, mechatronics engineers, according to O*NET Online, "Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control." The National Center for O*NET Development says it is a "new and emerging" career.

Aquacultural Manager

Included on this list because of the numerous job openings the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will be available for them, aquacultural managers farm fish and shellfish. They are responsible for keeping ponds and floating net pens stocked and maintained. 

Hospitalist

Hospitalists are medical doctors who coordinate care for inpatients in hospitals and other medical facilities.  This is a new and emerging career that the BLS predicts will have plentiful job openings for the foreseeable future.

Patient Representative

While also responsible for patient care, patient representatives need only a bachelor's degree instead of the medical degree hospitalists must have. Also called case managers, patient advocates or service coordinators, they help patients make healthcare decisions and understand policies. There are expected to be numerous job openings for this new and emerging career.

Search Marketing Strategist

This new and emerging career involves using search marketing tactics to improve a company's online presence. Search marketing strategists' goal is to increase the visibility of content, products and services on internet-enabled devices and interfaces. To achieve this, they do research and analyze data in order to understand users' actions. To learn more about this occupation

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