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Key Points

• Little or no change in employment is projected over the 2008-18 period.
• Keen competition for jobs is expected.
• Qualification is based on an examination.
• Applicants customarily wait 1 to 2 years or more after passing the examination before being hired.

• Employment of bill and account collectors is projected to grow by about 19 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than average for all occupations.
• Most jobs in this occupation require only a high school diploma, though many employers prefer workers with some customer service experience.
• Job prospects should be favorable, especially for those with related work experience.

Key Points

• Many people are attracted to this occupation because of the travel benefits, such as reduced rates for transportation and lodging.
• Applicants with formal training should have the best opportunities to get a job as a travel agent.
• Travel agents who specialize in specific destinations or in certain types of travel or travelers should have the best chance for success.
• Job opportunities and earnings may decline during economic downturns and international crises, when travel plans are likely to be deferred.

• Employment is projected to increase more slowly than the average for all occupations.
• Competition is expected for jobs; applicants with a college degree or sales experience should have the best opportunities.
• Long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, are common.

• Despite faster than average growth, keen competition is expected for modeling jobs.
• Most jobs are part time or have variable work schedules, and many jobs require frequent travel.
• Formal training is limited and education beyond high school usually is not required.

• Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
• A State license is required for barbers, cosmetologists, and most other personal appearance workers, although qualifications vary by State.
• About 44 percent of workers are self employed; many also work flexible schedules.

Key Points

• Employment is projected to grow much faster than average.
• Physical therapist assistants should have very good job prospects; on the other hand, aides may face keen competition from the large pool of qualified applicants.
• Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapist assistants have an associate degree; most States require licensing for assistants.
• Most jobs are in offices of other health practitioners and in hospitals.

• Job opportunities are expected to be excellent because of rapid growth in home healthcare and high replacement needs.
• Training requirements vary from State to State, the type of home services agency, and funding source covering the costs of services.
• Many of these workers work part time and weekends or evenings to suit the needs of their clients.

• Typical entry-level education for occupational therapist assistants is an associate degree; in contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive their training on the job.
• Many States regulate the practice of occupational therapist assistants either by licensing, registration, or certification; requirements vary by State.
• Employment is projected to grow much faster than average as demand for occupational therapist services rises and as occupational therapists increasingly use assistants and aides.
• Job prospects should be very good for occupational therapist assistants; jobseekers holding only a high school diploma might face keen competition for occupational therapist aide jobs.

Key Points

• Employment is expected to grow much faster than average.
• Job opportunities will be best for technologists who are certified and for those who are willing to relocate.
• Training programs last 9 to 24 months and lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree.
• Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer, although much faster employment growth is expected in other healthcare industries.