WASHINGTON - College grads about to hit the job market are facing a tough challenge. Experts advise grads to consider where the jobs will be in 10, even 20 years. One such field is social networking.
"Seeing all these headlines about unstable jobs and a tough economy it really makes me want to focus," Dan Sullivan said.
The beginning of a career is a daunting time. That's because the job market has changed, and jobs have been scarce. It's never been more important to think about jobs of the future. But what are they?
"Social media, yeah it was fun and games in college, but now it's an opportunity for a career," Joseph Catrino, assistant dean for career services at Quinnipiac University said.
Social media is much more than just a way to connect with friends and family. Facebook has a "find job here" page. Linked In is a powerful networking tool. Job seekers can follow users like Christa Foley, also known as "Electra" or Craig Fisher also known as "Fishdogs." They Tweet daily about job fairs, interview questions and actual job openings across the country. Not only can social media help you find a job, it can be your job.
"Social media strategists, social media marketers, social media and communications coordinators," said Catrino.
Also on the high tech track is the mobile media industry.
"I recently just got a smartphone, and it has made my life so much easier," Patrick Munroe, a job seeker, said.
That's thanks in part to innovative applications or apps.
Another hot job of tomorrow is a mobile application developer. Imagine what apps will enable the smartphone to do in five or 10 years.
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