The Top 10 Hottest Careers For 2009 and How to Get Them

This year hasn't exactly started off on the best foot. According to CNN, over 2 million people lost their jobs in 2008, and already 200,000 jobs have been cut during the first month of 2009. If your one of the people who was laid off, it probably seems like there is no hope. Fortunately, companies are still hiring, you just have to know what jobs are in-demand.

Laurence Shatkin, a career information expert, published a book called "150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs" that lists the most in-demand careers during hard economic times. The top 10 careers on his list include:

1. Computer Systems Analysts
2. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
3. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
4. Registered Nurses
5. Teachers
6. Physical Therapists
7. Physicians and Surgeons
8. Dental Hygienists
9. Pharmacists
10. Medical and Health Services Managers

While most of these careers require experience in science and math as well as a degree, sometimes work experience can be just as or more valuable.

The top three careers all require experience working with computer technologies in lieu of a degree. Anyone who possesses technical skills and has relevant experience can find a job in these fields, regardless of the level of education they have received. Sometimes a few courses in computer science or related subjects can help in combination with work experience.

Nurses, physical therapists, dental hygienists and medical services managers generally need at least an associate's degree. However, experience working in a medical office can get your foot in the door, and sometimes employers will reimburse you for pursuing formal training. Most associate's degree programs take about 2 years to complete, and in that time you could be receiving formal on-the-job training that will make you more marketable in the future.

Teachers usually need a bachelor's degree at the least, but anyone who has a degree or expertise in a specific field, such as art, history, or even business can find a job as a teacher. Teachers are always in demand, especially with the increasing number of older teachers retiring. To make yourself more marketable to employers, you need to get relevant experience working in a classroom. Volunteer to be a tutor or apply for a teacher's aide position and prove that you can be a successful teacher.

In order to get a job as a pharmacist or a physician, you must have a Doctorate. However, there are ways to get your foot in the door. Most pharmacies employ pharmacy technicians to help the pharmacist fill prescriptions. Some pharmacies don't require any formal degree or training for this position, instead they provide on-the-job training. In fact, there are no state or federal requirements for training or certification of pharmacy techs. Once training is complete, you can take the voluntary certification exam to become certified. Some pharmacy programs also allow pharmacy techs to enter their programs in lieu of a college degree.

So don't be discouraged. Even if you don't have a college degree you can still get a high paying job that will provide stability in this unstable economy.
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