Auto Body Repair is a profession that we will always need as long as we have cars. The average fender bender can generally be repaired to look like new by a good body person. Quality repairs and modifications are considered to be an art form and those who are the best at it are always in high demand.

To become trained as an auto body repair person you should attend a trade school and also get on the job training. In the next ten to fifteen years many older employees will be retiring so shop owners are looking for new students now. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating the amount of damage and determining if repair is the best option
• Pulling out dents if damage is minor or replacing portions of the vehicle for more major repairs
• Sanding and painting the repaired area
• Communicating with the customer about projected and completed work

The outlook for this profession is growth that is about as fast as the national average. A high number of retirements is expected in this field over the next ten years so openings are becoming available for individuals to learn on the job now.

Computer Software Engineers research and develop the programs that make your computer run and applications as diverse as accounting programs and video games. It is an exciting and rewarding field to work in with lucrative financial benefits and a lot of creative freedom.

Most employers require at least a Bachelors Degree and a record of continuing education in the field. Technology moves very quickly and this is an occupation where you need to be constantly learning to keep on top of new applications and techniques. Your responsibilities would be:

• Evaluating user and market needs
• Researching possible and existing solutions
• Writing the actual software
• Continuous updates and improvements
• Continuous training and education

Job prospects for Computer Software Engineers are much higher than almost any other field out there. Projections show a growth factor of 38% over the next ten years. Compensation is excellent and skills are in high demand.

Advertising Sales Agents sell print and media advertising. This can be done over the phone, by Internet or in person. Most of the time it is a combination of the three beginning with a phone call or email to make an appointment and then an in person close.

Sales of any kind does not require a formal education but successful salespeople in the advertising and marketing will normally have a business degree of some kind. Employers who have positions that require interaction with clients usually prefer salespeople with an education in communications or marketing. Some requirements for Ad Sales Agents are:

• The ability to handle rejection and stress
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Computer applications skills like MS Word and PowerPoint
• Tenacity and perseverance

Advertising Sales is an area of employment that is expected to grow at a fairly rapid rate over the next ten years. With the increased number of advertising opportunities on the Internet anyone with good sales abilities should have no problem finding a good paying job.

Dental Hygienists are not assistants to your dentist. They are skilled professionals in their own right who clean teeth and perform other preventative maintenance procedures. They are a valuable asset to their patients who need advice on the care of their teeth and gums.

The educational requirement for a dental hygienist is a high school diploma plus an Associates degree from an accredited program. Most hygienist programs require SAT results for admission and some even require a year of college previous to entry into the program. If you are in high school and have an interest in this field you should focus on chemistry, biology and mathematics. Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and examination of patient’s teeth and gums
• Assessment and evaluation of patient’s oral health
• Recommendations for treatment or preventative care
• Developing long term professional relationships with patients

The increased demand for higher quality dental care and the rapid growth of the older segments of our population have created a demand for dental hygienists. Job prospects for individuals going into this field are extremely good now and expected to grow about 30% over the next ten years.