In the U.S.A steel, rubber, glass and aluminium industries dominated the early 1980s. However, today these industries continue to decline as service occupations further dominate our occupational structure.

Beyond the 1990's, career centred around information, energy, high-tech, healthcare, finance, robotics, biotechnology, fiber optics and much more. These fields began to apply new technologies and in turn generated other new occupations in the 21st century. These emerging occupations present individuals with fascinating new opportunities to become leaders in pioneering new fields and industries.

In this mailer we focus on emerging occupations that can be pursued by Non-IT people in The U.S.A

Futurists have identified several emerging occupations for the coming decades. Their analysis is based on the present trends and the unforeseen technological breakthroughs.

Some of the emerging occupations of the 21st century are:
Bio informatics
Operation research analyst
Public Relations
Psychologist
Human service workers
Paralegals
Home health aides
Travel Specialist
Management analyst
Chef

BIO INFORMATICS

Bio- informatics is the melding of molecular biology with computer science using genomic information to understand human diseases and identify new molecular targets for drug discovery.

Occupational Outlook

• Opportunity in the core sector (applying science and engineering)
• Opportunity in non-core organisation including research centres
• Human health care firms dominate this sector
• Agricultural biotechnology gives the next best employment opportunity

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OPERATION RESEARCH ANALYST

Operations research and management science are terms that are used interchangeably to describe the discipline of applying quantitative techniques to make decisions and solve problems.

Occupation Outlook

• Operations research analysts held about 76,000 jobs in 1998
• Major employers include telecommunication companies, air carriers, Federal Government etc.
• Individuals with M.A or Ph.D. degree in operations research, management science, or a closely related field should find good job opportunities through 2008.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

Public relations specialists advise their company on strategies and policies that directly and indirectly affect the company's relation with public. They serve as advocates to build and maintain positive relationships with the public in areas like business, governments, universities, hospitals, schools and other organisations.

Occupation Outlook

• Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers held about 485,000 jobs in 1998
• Found in virtually every industry including manufacturing firms, advertising, computer and data processing services and management and public relations

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PSYCHOLOGIST

Psychologists study the human mind and human behaviour. Research psychologists investigate the physical, cognitive, emotional, or social aspects of human behaviour. Psychologists in applied fields provide mental health care in hospitals, clinics, schools and private settings

Occupation Outlook

• Psychologists held about 166,000 jobs in 1998.
• Educational institutions employed about 4 out of 10 salaried psychologists in positions other than teaching, eg counselling administration
• Three out of 10 were employed in health
• Government agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels employed about 17 percent
• Usually those with doctoral degrees-enter private practice or set up private research or consulting firms.
• Numerous job opportunities will also arise in schools, public and private social service agencies, and management consulting services

HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS

Human service workers and assistants is a generic term for people with various job titles, including social service assistant, case management aide, life skill counsellor etc. They usually work under the direction of professionals from a variety of fields.

Occupation Outlook

• Human service workers and assistants held about 268,000 jobs in 1998
• Half worked in private social or human services
• One-third were employed by State and local governments, primarily in public welfare Opportunities are expected to be best in job training programs, residential care facilities, and private social service agencies, which include such services as adult day care and meal delivery programs

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PARALEGALS

While lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to paralegals. However, they are still explicitly prohibited from carrying out duties which are considered to be the practice of law, such as setting legal fees, giving legal advice, and presenting cases in court.

Occupation Outlook

• Projected to rank among the fastest growing occupations in the economy through 2008
  
• Hiring paralegals lower the cost and increase efficiency of legal services
  
• Private law firms will continue to be the largest employers of paralegals, but a growing array of other organisations, such as corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate and banks will also continue to hire paralegals
  
• Job opportunities for paralegals will expand in the public sector as well

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HOME HEALTH AIDES

Home health and personal care aides help elderly, disabled, and ill persons live at home instead of a health facility. Most work with elderly or disabled clients, while some with families. Others help discharged hospital patients, who have relatively short-term needs.

Occupation Outlook

• Home health and personal care aides held about 746,000 jobs in 1998
• Most aides are employed by home health and personal care agencies
• Self-employed aides have no agency affiliation or supervision, and accept clients, set fees and arrange work schedule on their own
• Due to substantial growth and very high turnover, a large number of job openings are expected for home health and personal care aides
• In addition to jobs created by the increase in demand for these workers, replacement needs are expected to produce numerous openings

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TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Travel agents are hugely responsible for generating revenues for the travel and tourism industry. Their work can be compared to that of a consultant. Their main work includes advising different clients depending on their needs. In addition, organising his client's trip is also an important part of his job

Occupation Outlook

• Travel agents held about 138,000 jobs in 1998
• 9 out of 10 salaried agents worked for travel agencies
• Projected employment growth stems from increased spending on tourism and business travel over the next decade
• Variety of other factors will also lead to greater business for travel agents such as charter flights and larger, more efficient planes have brought air transportation within the budgets of more people, Federal regulation of air fares fostered greater competition

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Analysts and consultants collect, review, and analyse information, in order to make recommendations to the management. Both public and private organisations use consultants.

Occupation Outlook

• Management analysts held about 344,000 jobs in 1998Almost 55 percent of these workers were self-employed
• Independent and challenging nature of the work, combined with high earnings potential, makes this occupation attractive to many
• Job opportunities are expected to be best for those with a graduate degree, industry expertise, and a talent for salesmanship and public relations
• Job growth is projected in very large consulting firms with international expertise and in smaller niche consulting firms that specialize in specific areas, such as biotechnology, health care, human resources, engineering, and telecommunications
• Demand for analysts with a technical background, such as engineering or biotechnology, particularly when combined with a master's degree in business administration
• Greater demand in the public sector, as Federal, State, and local agencies are expected to seek ways to improve efficiency

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CHEF

A reputation for serving good food is essential to the success of any restaurant or hotel. Chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers are largely responsible for establishing and maintaining this reputation. In general, chefs and cooks measure, mix, and cook ingredients according to recipes. They are often responsible for directing the work of other kitchen workers, estimating food requirements, and ordering food supplies. Some chefs and cooks also help plan meals and develop menus.

Occupation Outlook

• Chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers held more than 3.3 million jobs in 1998 SRestaurant cooks held 783,000 of these jobs
• short-order and fast-food cooks, 677,000
• institutional cooks, 418,000
• bread and pastry bakers, 171,000
• other kitchen workers, 1,256,000.