Top 5 most promising entry-level careers

Choosing the right career is laden with difficult choices and unexpected challenges. Students nowadays tend to choose a course that would generate a high-paying income. Let’s face it: everyone wants a career that allows their responsibilities— and their income—to grow year after year. Students are now wiser in choosing a career path that is both right for them and for their future.
Here is a list of entry-level careers that is a sure fit for every graduate’s goals.

Environmental Engineers
Issues concerning the environment are becoming more important, now more than ever. Most companies are venturing into ecological initiatives and other projects to improve their business. That’s why Environmental Engineers are hired to manage and develop the demands of this growing business.
One of the benefits of this career is that one has the opportunity to work outside the four corners of an office. It is flexible and offers a great package.

Network Systems/Data Communications Analyst
Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. Here in the Philippines, the Business Process Outsourcing community is just one of the many IT-related industry that brings more jobs and more career opportunities to the Filpinos.
Formal education is not necessary in this field. As long as one has a certification of his skills or any has taken a two-year course, he can be considered in the position.

Marketing Research Analyst
Now more than ever, companies need research analyst to reposition their business in the market. Recession has weaken the economy that’s why most firms hire research analysts to build their business again.
Starting in this position can make one excel in terms of analysis and business conceptualization which could lead to a brighter future—going up the corporate ladder or managing your own business.

Copywriter
Contrary to popular belief, people can earn through writing. With the booming demand for online content writers and advertisements, copywriters have a huge position in the job market.
This field need not be a major of Journalism or Communication Arts. This job only requires fluency in English and a unique writing style. In some firms, it offers flexibility in terms of work arrangements.

Sales Associate
One good thing about sales is that you can enter the industry even without a diploma on Sales and other related courses. The position offers higher packages due to commissions and other benefits for every successful deal.
Like marketing, Sales also paves way for growth—stepping to a higher stage or managing your own business.

There are a number of jobs in the market that offers the best packages. But one needs to carefully decide and weigh the pros and cons before entering any paper agreements. Hence, a career should be evocative and boost one’s market value.


Source: Goodman, M. (2010). Entry-Level Jobs With Big Earning Potential. Retrieved March 5, 2010, from http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles