In a world of economic turmoil and rising unemployment rates, job hunters are looking for new, creative ways to find work and oftentimes this means being open to a career change.
More and more, blogging and social media are becoming intertwined. One of our goals at How-to-Blog is to assist in equipping you with the information you need to use social media effectively as you move toward your ultimate goals.
Today we are focusing on the top jobs in the US and the Twitter users to follow. Our goals are two fold:
- To introduce you to what experts are saying are the best jobs in this market right now.
- To introduce you to the top influencers in social media, who can help provide relevant information for you in that particular line of work.
Five of the Top Jobs in the US and the Twitter Users to Follow
CNN Money and MRINetwork put together a top ten list of jobs in the U.S. We are pulling from this list to categorize five of the top jobs available, the reason they are available, and the influencers on Twitter to follow (according to WeFollow.com) to learn more.
(1) Healthcare – Pharmaceutical Jobs
Reason: Medical Science Liasions (MSL) are information providers that provide the middle man position between insurers and medical doctors.
The demand for MSLs has grown along with the legal and regulatory requirements that pharmaceutical companies must satisfy.
MSLs are not sales representatives. They have medical or scientific backgrounds, and so they can provide peer-level interaction in a way that a business person can’t. Typically, MSLs have a Ph.D. in the sciences (e.g., nutritional science), a pharmacy degree (PharmD) or an MD. Before becoming a liaison, they often get their start working in medical research or in hospital pharmacies.
Influencers: The top 5 people to follow in the pharmaceutical space are:
(2) Sales and Marketing – Internet
Reason: Traditional marketing doesn’t produce the same results that it used to produce. Thus, many companies are putting their dollars toward Internet marketing efforts. Internet sales and marketing account directors are in higher demand.
Influencers: The top five people to follow for marketing are:
(3) Information Technology – SQL Database Administrators
Reason: Web applications have increased where user information is stored and personalized. Thus SQL database administrators are in high demand.
Influencers: The top five influencers in the SQL space are:
(4) Designer of Athletic Apparel and Active Wear
Reason: Currently, there is a trend-centric characteristic in the fashion industry, so keeping up with the latest trends is essential.
Influencers: The top five influencers in fashion design are:
(5) Staff Accountants and Financial Analysts
Reason: “The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was designed to increase corporate compliance and accounting transparency. But it has also created whole new departments of auditors and compliance experts, which have reduced the supply of experienced staff accountants and financial analysts.” (CNN Money)
Influencers: The top five influencers in accounting are:
