Working in a career that you love is important, but it's equally as important to ensure the career will be around for a long time. Each year CareerCast.com ranks the best and worst jobs according to which positions are hiring the most. Of this years list, some are what you'd expect. The worst job for 2013 is considered to be newspaper reporting, based in large part to the decline of newspapers and the rise of people obtaining their daily news from the internet. Actuaries, or men and women who deal with the financial aspect of risk, are the highest grossing job.

Others on the worst list include lumborjacks, actors, meter readers and dairy farmers. Mail carriers are also on the "worst" list thanks to the declining popularity of snail mail and the increase in auto pay billing and e-mail.

When it comes to the best careers of 2013, many coincide with the programs offered here at Ashworth College. For example, personal financial planner careers are ranked as the number 5 best career option. Our financial planning courses can give you the skills you'll need to work in that field. Taking our physical therapy aide training courses can assist you in working as either a physical or occupational therapist - both of which are on the list.

Also, taking our small business training online course can be a great addition to any of these careers and more.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Rob, I just enrolled in Ashworth in the Business Administration Course. I am very interested in going groups that will be supportive in shared growth and developement. I live in Connecticut and work in the Human Service Field. I wish to continue to work in the Human Service field. I do believe I have a lot to offer. I am in the orientation phase at this time and am learning to navigate these sites.

Robert

For any business, the employees are the key to making success occur. Deciding what type of individuals to hire is another part of the start up process you'll need to think through.  While it's tempting to choose the candidate with the most experience and skill, there is something to be said for hiring those who are young, inexperienced, and fresh out of college. Forbes Magazine has some reasons why choosing the new kid may benefit your company in the long run.

1. New employees are eager to learn and please. They're excited to come to work still and aren't worn down yet.
2. New employees don't have bad habits or preconcieved notions of how work should be done. They are a clean slate that you can mold into what's best for your company.
3. Looking for someone with the "right attitude"? New employees are go getters and want to try everything possible which makes for a great can-do spirit.
4. Bringing in someone young can bring fresh ideas to old problems. They may be able to think of something you haven't been able to yet.
5. Often times new employees are looking for somewhere where they can grow and a company they can stay with. By getting them in at the bottom and giving them their first "big break", you may be able to keep them around for years to come.

For a student in small business management training, like the course offered at Ashworth College, why else do you think it's a good idea to bring in an employee with very little experience?

Creating a great future for yourself is the most important things on your to do list. Having a brilliant career can brings great things in your life it's like a dream come true. I remember when I start out at the bottom by only having a high school diploma which can not bring in much income, it great to have it, but not when you want to be at the top of the ladder. So I then work my way up to the top so I can accomplish things in my life, I set my goals high day by day. I wanted to have a successful future with a great career I stop dreaming about it and started doing something about it. I search and search the website for the best online college to create a great future for me and family, but I didn't found anything that interests me at other online colleges. Then I came across Ashworth College website back in 2006 or 2005 I look at all the great online programs that Ashworth College offers and I seen how affordable the school was so I hurry up & jump right into my career program in Property Management. Property Management is a great career to go into, especially if you love managing other estates or perhaps your own real estate. I took this course because I know that I the potential and passion for this field. I would love to have a successful management company managing all assets of estates. I also begin to look at taking my career farther by joining a real estate license program online so I can become a successful realtor. I did that too! I join a great real estate school and now I'm preparing to get my realtor license. I'm now taking an associate degree at Ashworth college and studying for my real estate license at the same time. Because you know why? I'm creating a great future for myself. My advice to you is to don’t wait, if you believe in something that you can do or have a dream go get it period. The only thing that's holding you from finishing or trying to accomplish your dreams is you because you never know when may be too late. GO GET IT! MAKE YOUR DREAMS HAPPEN. Set your goals high and go it get.                                     

Just wanted to say hi.  I have been sp busy that I have not had time to check in as often as I would have liked. 

But I am keeping up with my work.  I'm onto the last course of the semester.  Tough reading but I'm hanging in there.  I hope that everyone is keeping up with their work and getting good grades.  I can't complain about my grades so far. Good luck all. 

While managers are the ones in charge, no business will thrive without the work of it's employees.  Good managers know that keeping their best employees with the company is essential to it's success and upward growth.  For that reason, those in management careers need to find out exactly what types of behavior will keep their employees happy and content. 

• Saying "thank you" lets someone know they're appreciated, and nowhere is this more vital than in the business world.  If employees feel overworked and undervalued, they may start looking somewhere else for gratification. 
• "Stay interviews" are ways to just check up on employees and find out what you need to do to keep them around.  This gives them a chance to tell you what they need or what they don't feel as though they are getting in their current work environment.  By listening to their needs, you may be able to prevent them from leaving.
• Realize that each of your employees are individuals and just because you do something for one employee doesn't mean all employees will want the same treatment.  Even if you let one employee telecommute, it doesn't mean every employee will now want to do that.  Some just work best being in the office.  If, perhaps, another employee does want the same treatment, you aren't obliged to give it to them.  You can simply say "so-and-so got this because they earned it."

How else can managers help their staff?

Check out our small business management career diploma to learn more!

Most companies offer full time employees a chance to take some paid vacation time do use as they please, but one man in management careers is taking that a bit farther.  Bart Lorang, who is the CEO of a Denver-based internet start-up called FullContact API, actually pays his employees to take a paid vacation.  While the company itself gives the employees their salary while they're gone, Bart actually gives them $7,500 to use on the trip itself.  There are, however, conditions they must abide by.

His rules aren't necessarily rules you'd expect from a CEO.  “One, you actually have to take a vacation to get the money,” Bart said. “Two, you have to disconnect from work, so that means no calls, no emails, no tweets, no work of any kind.”

Bart himself admits to not being great at following that rule.  There's even a picture of him working on vacation in Egypt.  Nevertheless, studies show those who check out of work while they're on vacation come back refreshed and more excited about their projects.

What do you think of this boss?

Taking a vacation when you are working in management careers can be challenging.  Although you want to go to the beach with your family or go for a cruise with friends, it can seem impossible to just up and leave all of the work you need to do and all of the responsibilities you have.  Even so, experts say it's better for your health and your company for you to take a few weeks off. 

It's been proven that those who don't take a vacation are at a higer risk for heart disease and depression.  Taking a mental break also increases your productivity once you do return to work.  About 82% of those polled said they're more productive and creative after taking a break from work.  Even so, it can be scary to leave.  Here are some ways you can cope with missing work.

• If you have a shop where you can close for a week - do it.  Letting all of your employees take a break will help their productivity and it will ensure you don't miss anything important.
• Go on vacation when your business is least busiest.  There are times in the year that aren't as demanding on others so go when you can.
• Choose a team member you trust to take over for you while you're gone.  Train them way before you leave so they feel prepared.
• Don't work from your cell phone.  When you're on vacation, use that time to rest.

Do you have any other tips?