Worst Jobs According to Future Growth in 2011
Worst Jobs According to Future Growth in 2011
It's always a "plus" to know what the best jobs are and which are the highest-paying careers.. But it also helps to know the future growth of the jobs on the market! These jobs are future careers that have a slow or steady decline in their projected growth through the year 2018.
Pharmacy Aide
Projected growth (2008-2018) -3% to -9%
Current Employment (2010) - 53,151
Median wages (2010) $10.55/hour, $21,944/year
Tasks
- Operate cash register to process cash and credit sales.
- Prepare prescription labels.
- Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
- Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
- Prepare, maintain and record records of inventories, receipts, purchases and deliveries, using a
- Variety of computer screen formats.
- Maintain and clean equipment, work areas and shelves.
- Perform clerical tasks such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records, and composing letters.
Education
- Usually require a high school diploma, but sometimes accept a GED certificate.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of English language, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, word processing, stenography and transcription,personal and customer service, etc.
- Usually requires 4 months to one year of work-related experience or knowledge.
Advertising & Promotions Manager
Projected growth (2008-2018) 0% to -2%
CurrentEmployment (2010) - 46,668 employees
Median wages (2010) - $48.43/hour, $100,734/year
Tasks
-Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, companyofficials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
-Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
-Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
-Confer with staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
-Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs.
-Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
-Assist with annual budget development.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of English Language, various forms of communications and media, sales and marketing, customer and personal Service, webpage creation and editing software, production and processing of goods, etc.
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed to be qualified for these occupations.
- Several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Automotive Body & Mechanic
Projected growth (2008-2018) -2% (Dealerships closing)
CurrentEmployment (2010) - 603,728
Median wages (2010) - $16.95/hour, $35,286/year
Tasks
- Follow instructions as to which parts to repair and how much time the job should take.
- Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
- Prepare, prime, and paint repaired surfaces.
- Fit and weld replacement parts into place and grind down welds.
- File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces.
- Repair upholstery, windows, accessories, etc.
Education
- Usually only requires a high school diploma, but have recently required completed training programs.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of English Language, machines and triming and molding tools, Analytical or scientific software for cost estimates, Customerand Personal Service, etc.
- At least 6 months to one year of work-related experience or knowledge, is usually required.
Telemarketer
Projected growth (2008-2018) -5% to -10%
CurrentEmployment (2010) - 339,843
Median wages (2010) $10.17/hour, $21,153/year
Tasks
- Deliver prepared sales talks.
- Reading from scripts to describe products or services.
- Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services.
- Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
- Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
- Telephone or write letters to respond to correspondence from customers or to follow up initial sales contacts.
- Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
Education
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of English language, company's sales techniques, marketing strategies, personal and customer service, telecommunications,etc.
- Usually requires 4 months to one year of work-related experience or knowledge.
Postal Service Mail Sorter & Processor (Mail Handler, Distribution Clerk, etc.)
Projected growth (2008-2018) -4% to -10%
CurrentEmployment (2010) - 165,273
Median wages (2010) $16.77/hour, $34,881/year
Tasks
- Direct items according to established routing schemes.
- Bundle, label, and route sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations.
- Clear jams in sorting equipment.
- Check items to ensure that addresses are legible and correct.
- Inspect items to ensure they are in a suitable condition for processing.
Education
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
Qualifications
- Ability to carry and move objects of different size and weight, to walk and/or stand in place for long periods of time, to processinformation, to perform quality control duties, personal and customer service, etc.
- Usually requires 4 months to one year of work-related experience or knowledge.
Bindery Worker
Projected growth (2008-2018) -6% to -10%
CurrentEmployment (2010) - 55,719
Median wages (2010) - $14.87/hour, $30,919/year
Tasks
- Start machines and make trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setups.
- Set up, or set up and operate, machines that perform binding operations such as pressing, folding, and trimming on books.
- Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
- Maintain records of daily production, using specified forms.
- Fill machine paper feeds.
- Lubricate and clean machine parts, and make minor repairs in order to keep machines in working condition.
Education
- Usually only requires a high school diploma.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of English language,machine functions, tools,production and processing duties such as; production processes, quality control, costs, etc.
- At least 6 months to one year of work-related experience or knowledge, is usually required.
Packer
Projected growth (2008-2018) -9% to -5%
CurrentEmployment (2010) - 731,814
Median wages (2010) $10.22/hour, $21,257/year
Tasks
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials to meet packing specifications.
- Remove defective products from being packaged.
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms.
- Seal containers or materials.
- Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
Education
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of packaging tools, such as; tape dispensers, staple guns, strapping and wrapping devices, etc., some inventory software,quality control duties, personal and customer service, etc.
- Doesn't usually require previous experience or skill, as most jobs will provide the necessary training.
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