Need a career change - What are your options?

If you are thinking of a career change, here's a list of in-demand jobs according to Boston.com. The list is arranged based on the highest average salary paid

1. Financial manager
2. Superintendent
3. Construction manager
4. Pharmacist
5. Civil engineer
6. Web designer/Site builder
7. Accountant/Auditor
8. Interior designer
9. Aircraft mechanic
10. Correctional officer
11. Food and beverage director
12. Paralegal
13. Graphic designer
14. Nursery/Greenhouse manager
15. Social and human service assistant
16. Actor

Though a financial manager gets the highest average salary, it's a mixed demand. A social and human service assistant pays so much less but is the demand is very high. And according to the report, a pharmacist is in excellent demand.

If you don't have the qualifications but are interested in any one of the above list, you can always work towards it.

But what's equally important is to know if the job suits your personality. Doing something that doesn't match your personal values will frustrate you in the long run, causing a job burnout.

Here's a career quiz that can help you determine what type of job suits your personality.

When you have completed the test, you will have an idea of your personality type. The test result will even suggest the carer that would suit you.

You can then contemplate on it and decide if you should stay in your present job or move on to a new one. Even if you are already happy with what you are doing, it's good to know so that you can work further on your personal growth.

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