High pay grade is one factor every employee considers before applying for a job. Although, many occupations suffered a slow income growth, even after post-recession. Not all workers are experiencing this trend and some employees working in the flourishing fields are seeing a shift with their wage growth.
Fields and industries with skill shortages is one focal reason for higher pay grade. However, these jobs require years of training and experience with a college education. This qualifications limits the types of applicants, who can fit the bill. According to CBS News, only one out of three Americans have college diploma, and the gap between college graduates and people only receiving a high school education has been expanding over the years.
CBS News recently released 10 jobs with hefty pay increases between 5 percent to 11 percent during 2015:
1. Certified Nursing Assistant: 11 percent
College degree is not a requirement to be a nursing assistants, but completion of an accredited CNA program is a must to work in the field.
2. Sales Manager: 11 percent
Their main task is to oversee the sales representatives and the team goals are being met. Anyone who wants to be a Sales Manager needs a college education and an experience of being a sales rep of one to five years.
3. Implementation Consultant: 7 percent
These workers help install software and hardware, as well as travel to client sites and train them with the new technology. It typically requires any computer-related bachelor's degree and a few years of working experience.
4. Recruiter: 7 percent
They usually look for candidates to fill certain positions in the company, which requires a human resources bachelor's degree.
5. Registered Nurse: 7 percent
Aspiring RN's in the U.S. needs an associate degree in nursing and must pass a licensure exam.
6. Media Planner: 7 percent
Media planners create media plans on which market a certain products should be targeted. They usually work at advertising agencies.
7. Data Analyst: 7 percent
They must-have a bachelor's degree like applied math or statistics. They handle and collect company data, and analyze it on how to make better business decisions.
8. Admissions Representatives: 7 percent
These are university and college representatives that goes from school to school by attending college fairs to recruit students and invite them in their institutions.
9. Claims Adjuster: 6 percent
They represent insurance companies and inspect properties, businesses or vehicles, and assess how much money should the insurance company should pay.
10. Marketing Manager: 6 percent
Due to the boom of startup companies, a lot of marketing managers are in need to help create marketing campaigns on how to position the company and be known by the public.
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