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Seven Promising Jobs You May Not Know About in 2012

Lawyers and detectives may be the roles most commonly depicted on TV, but the jobs that get high ratings in real-life are often lesser known. According to salary research from Robert Half, demand for positions such as mobile applications developers, data warehouse analysts and user experience (UX) designers is expected to grow in the coming year as companies look to invest in their information technology (IT) infrastructure and digital presence.

“A common feature of high-demand jobs is a large degree of specialization,” said John Reed, executive director of Robert Half Technology. “Professionals with the best prospects have finely tuned abilities that enable their companies to take advantage of new technology and the increasing amount of information available to them.”

Following is an overview of seven high-potential jobs for 2012:

 

1. Mobile applications developer – As companies strive to reach consumers on smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, they need professionals who can develop for the small screen. Starting salaries for mobile applications developers are projected to increase 9.1 percent to a range of $85,000 to $122,500 in the coming year.
2. Data warehouse analyst – Maintaining data has become an increasingly complex task, which is why companies need professionals who can collect, analyze and mine stored data, as well as offer effective storage strategies. Anticipated base compensation for these professionals is expected to climb 6.7 percent to between $88,000 and $119,000 in 2012.
3. User experience (UX) designer – Since so much customer interaction happens online, companies are looking for workers who can create positive digital experiences. The starting pay for these individuals is expected to rise 6.2 percent to a range of $71,750 to $104,000.
4. Data security analyst – Security threats are constantly changing, and firms need professionals who can analyze risk and propose solutions. Base compensation for these workers is expected to rise 6.0 percent to between $89,000 and $121,500.
5. SEO/SEM specialist – Being found online by search engines and consumers is essential to any firm looking to make its digital mark. That’s why companies seek SEO/SEM specialists who can develop strategies to optimize web projects for search and increase online visibility. Those with three or more years of experience are projected to see starting salary gains of 6.0 percent, to a range of $63,750 to $87,500.
6. Network engineer – Companies’ networks are more intricate than ever, increasing the need for those who can ensure the efficient and secure transfer of data and information. Starting salaries for network engineers are expected to rise 5.8 percent to a range of $75,000 to $107,750.
7. Web developer – Web developers are increasingly needed by companies looking to enhance their online presence. Base compensation for these professionals is projected to increase 5.4 percent to between $61,250 and $99,250.

 More information about the positions listed above can be found in the Robert Half Technology 2012 Salary Guide, which includes a wide range of IT positions, as well as The Creative Group 2012 Salary Guide, which focuses on interactive, design and marketing jobs.

Carter Brothers Partners with Morris Brown College to Improve Student and Faculty Safety

Carter Brothers, LLC (“Carter Brothers”), the largest minority provider of fire & life safety, access control and video with a specialization in project management headquartered in Atlanta, GA has partnered with Morris Brown College.  Carter Brothers will donate products, goods, and services to Morris Brown to enhance the safety of the current facilities being utilized by students and faculty. Morris Brown is an HBCU institution dedicated to academic excellence and achievement dating back to its founding in 1881. 

“After meeting with Dr. Pritchett and discussing the college’s strategic plan to build enrollment, ensure accreditation and create a safer environment for students, faculty, and all individuals who may visit the campus, my brother and I saw this as an excellent opportunity to utilize our expertise in fire and life safety to give back during this challenging economy,” said Carter Brothers CEO John F. Carter.

Through a phased approach, Carter Brothers’ initial focus will be to update, test, inspect, and provide preventive maintenance for fire & life safety systems located at four facilities on campus. This will include such items as fire alarm panels and smoke detectors followed by the integration of mass notification systems. The Carter Brothers in-kind donation is in keeping with John and Cris Carter’s commitment to education, community and philanthropy.

Carter Brothers is the fourteenth largest and the leading minority provider of fire & life safety, access control and video with a specialization in project management, as ranked by trade publication SDM Magazine. Through its unique construction–style project management delivery model, the firm has provided systems and services to campuses around the country including Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Kennesaw State University.

“We welcome this major resource to improve the safety of our students and staff,” says President Stanley J. Pritchett, Morris Brown College.  “It is because of partnerships offered by people like John F. Carter and Carter Brothers that Morris Brown College can see our “turn-around plan” beginning to work.  The implementation of this massive notification system will not only help Morris Brown students, but students throughout the Atlanta University Center will be safer.”

Conference in Atlanta to Study Georgia Work$ as a Possible Answer to Job Crisis

Workforce development officials and experts will gather in Atlanta (GA) on November 2 and 3, for the Georgia Workforce Initiatives Showcase hosted by Clark Atlanta University at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The conference will focus on Georgia Work$, the innovative job creation and training program designed by former Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond (pictured).  Georgia Work$ has recently earned national, bi-partisan praise from President Barack Obama and Rep. John Boehner, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“This conference will provide employers, job seekers, academicians, elected officials and labor experts with a unique opportunity to explore and examine the Georgia Work$ model. The information shared and the knowledge gained may prove to be useful in the development of a comprehensive plan to help America get back to work,” stated Thurmond.

Created in 2003 to jump-start hiring and reduce the duration of unemployment, Georgia Work$ has become a national model and a source of discussion and debate by employment and training experts across the nation.  New Hampshire, North Carolina and Missouri have already implemented programs that replicate the Georgia Work$ strategy.  Numerous other states have adopted different aspects of the program into their state employment and training systems. During the conference, labor officials from other states will explain how they have adopted and modified Georgia Work$ in their respective states.

Georgia Work$ was recently catapulted to greater prominence when President Obama proposed that it become an essential component of the American Jobs Act. The Georgia Workforce Initiative Showcase, will offer presentations and workshops that will provide academic evaluations of Georgia Work$ outcomes and how the president’s bill incorporates the Georgia Work$ strategy into the “Bridge to Work” program. 

“Clark Atlanta University is fully vested in the goals of entrepreneurship and community economic development,” said CAU President Carlton E. Brown.  “Our aim is to integrate these ideals throughout the University’s academic enterprise, and to position the University as a bridge that seamlessly connects our human, intellectual and capital resources with the broader community.”

No fee is required to attend the Georgia Workforce Initiatives Showcase conference; however, registration for the conference is required.  To register for this conference, please visit www.edccde.com  or telephone 404-503-8214 and ask for Dr. Riki Brooks, conference planner.