1 Simple Tip to Achieve Your Big Career Goals - The Muse

1 Simple Tip to Achieve Your Big Career Goals - The Muse1 Simple Tip to Achieve Your Big Career GoalsYou know those lofty goals that are always lingering in the back of your mind? The ones that you promise youll get to one day? Maybe you want to make a career change. Perhaps youve been planning for years to get a side hustle up and running. Or, maybe you want to further your education or obtain some sort of certification. Those ambitions are exciting. But, lets face it- they can also be paralyzing. Lets take a career change as an example. In bestellung to successfully make that switch, you need to completely revamp your resume. In order to do a halfway-decent resume refresh, you need to get a little more relevant experience. In order to get more experience, you need to put yourself out there for volunteer opportunities or side gigs. In order to land those jobswell, you get the idea. You continue this domino effect until you back yourself into a corner of complete inaction. Theres too much to do- so, you do nothing. Take comfort in the fact that you arent alone in this self-defeating habit. Im guilty of this very same thing (and Im sure many other people are as well). Thats why I found this article by Josh Spector so inspiring.In the piece, Spector presents a seemingly obvious (yet often-overlooked) piece of advice Just get started.Stop looking for reasons you cant do the work of your dreams, he writes. Start looking for ways you can.Seriously, have you stopped and considered what would happen if you just got started? If you stopped mapping out each piece and overanalyzing every possible blunder and just took a single step forward? Spector goes on to encourage readers to skip right past any kind of preparation phase (which, I do think theres some merit to). But, if youre a tried and true planner like me, theres still a way you can apply this advice- without sending yourself into a panic. Heres what that might look like in practice Take that long-term goal thats on your list and identify one thing- big or small- you can do today that gets you one step closer to the finish line.Reach out to someone for an informational interview. Buy a domain name. Sign up for a webinar or online course. Submit your name for a volunteer opportunity. Start a website. Write a blog post. Find one job you want to apply for. The list goes on and on. The trick? When youve picked out just one task, actually do it today. Tomorrow, do one more thing that pushes you in the right direction. Before you know it, the snowball will keep rolling and- slowly, but surely- youre picking up momentum where you were previously at a standstill. Put simply, dont fall into the common trap of confusing the act of planning to take action with actually taking action. When you stop making excuses and delaying your own progress, Spector says, things really start to happen for you. Youll get experience. Youll create opportunity. It will lead to things you cant currently imagine, he conclu des. You just need to decide to do it.

Heres proof that happiness doesnt come from achievement

Heres proof that happiness doesnt come from achievementHeres proof that happiness doesnt come from achievementWhen I was a teenager, I thought the moment I achieved Gladiator status in the World of Warcraft, I would be fulfilled and forever happy.I became one of the highest ranked World of Warcraft players in North America and got extremely depressed. It wasnt enough.When I started bodybuilding, I thought as soon as I hit 160 lbs, I would be happy. Satisfied. Done.I hit 160 lbs and decided I needed to be 165 lbs in order to be happy.I hit 165 lbs and decided I needed to be 170 lbs in order to be happy.I hit 170 lbs and decided I needed to be 175 lbs in order to be happy.See? Look how happy I am here I still felt small.It wasnt enoughWhen I was right out of college, I thought, If only I was making $100 mora dollars a month, then I would feel more comfortable. Then I would be happy.I started making $100 dollars more a month. It wasnt enough. So I thought, Oh, well if only I was making $200 dollars more a month Then, then I would be happy.I started making $200 dollars more a month. It wasnt enough.This continued on for quite a while until I had literally tripled my income and still, still, STILL felt like it wasnt enough.When I first started working on my book, Confessions of a Teenage Gamer, I thought, The reason this is so difficult is because its elend perfect. Once I write it this way, Ill think its perfect and then Ill be happy.I wrote the first draft. 400-some pages. It wasnt perfect. I threw it away. I thought, Hmm Well, thats because it wasnt perfect enough. It needs to be more perfect. It needs to be better.So I started again.Wrote another full draft. From scratch. 400-some pages. It wasnt perfect. I threw it away. Hmm Well thats because it wasnt perfect enough It needs to be more perfect, more perfect than perfect.So I started again.I wrote ANOTHER full draft. From scratch. 400-some pages. It took me 5 years to realize that perfect was not a real thing . It didnt exist. I was asking it to be something it could never be.There is no such thing as perfect.When I got ready to publish it, I thought, Ok, once its published, then Ill feel happy. Then Ill feel fulfilled.I published my book. I still wanted more.It was then that I realized two thingsFirst Its ok to want more. As humans, we are goal-setters. We are always looking for the next mountain to conquer. There is something wonderful about that experience, the exploration of life. And its not about suppressing it, but rather understanding it.Which leads to Second Nothing will ever be enough, as long as you are looking to the thing to fulfill you.I have climbed many mountains. For a 28-year-old, I have climbed more mountains than I can even comprehend.To those that know me, and look from the outside, every so often they reveal their true thoughts. You intimidate me, Cole. You have accomplished so muchCan I let you in on a little secret?99% of the time, I feel like I havent accomplishe d a damn thing.One of the most difficult things I have had to confront in my own life has been this, right here. This idea that no mountain, trophy, reward, title, battle won, or achievement will ever, ever, ever be enough.Because the true feeling of happiness, contentment, joy, and the ability to be at ease with yourself comes from within.You could be standing on Mount Everest and feel like a worthless failure.And you could be sitting in your room with your fingers in a bunch of paint while you scoop a glob of red into your palm and smear it all over a bunch of newspaper on your floor and feel completely in the moment - happy.It doesnt matter what you do in life. It doesnt matter what the achievement is, or what industry youre in, or what your passions are, or what road you travel.Trust me, Ive tried a lot of themI thought gaming was the problem, so I moved to fitness.I thought fitness was the problem, so I moved to business.I thought business was the problem, so I moved to, etc. Its not the thing - its the way you do it. Its the relationship you have with yourself along the way. Its the ability to walk your path, each and every day, and enjoy the process of wherever it is youre going.But as long as you think its all going to be wonderful and perfect at the end, you will always be unsatisfied.There is no end.Thanks for reading ??This article originally appeared on Medium.

ASME Launches Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering Website

ASME Launches Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering Website ASME Launches Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering Website ASME Launches Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering WebsiteMay 26, 2017 ASME recently unveiled a new website, the Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering (AABME.org), to engage members of the multidisciplinary biomedical engineering arena across industry, research, academia and government and achieve the goals of collaboration and information sharing across disciplines.At AABME.org, engineers, scientists and physicians can keep up to date on topics ranging from cell therapy and thermal medicine to medical devices and 3D printing, as well as gain access to the Societys collection of bioengineering-related journals, standards, conferences and products. Plans to develop more collaborative and interactive tools for AABME.org are under way.Visitors can complete a free site registration to join the alliance and connect to a community of like-minded technical professionals seeking networking opportunities in this growing interdisciplinary field. Joining AABME includes additional benefits through free offers selected during registration(1) a subscription to a newsletter with exclusive content on data, analysis, technology and business insights in biomedical engineering and related markets(2) access to a curated topic search within ASMEs Digital Collection plus free access to 10 articles, journal papers or conference papers or(3) discounted access to select ASME biomedical events and conferences.The new website is the first of a variety of offerings ASME is developing for the biomedical and bioengineering community, which include a new biomedical journal, bioengineering e-courses, and other products and solutions.The Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering represents ASMEs effort to bring together diverse sectors in the broad cross-disciplinary field of biomedical engineering to bridge the gap between basic research and appli ed research for the next generation of potentially life-saving medical technologies, said Jeff Patterson, chief operating officer of ASME. The need for collaboration in this arena is required to advance the field and ASME is championing the efforts to make this a reality.To take a tour of the new Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering website, and to register for the free offers, visit https//aabme.org.

Why I wait 24 hours before working on a new idea

Why I wait 24 hours before working on a new ideaWhy I wait 24 hours before working on a new ideaBefore we get too far into this, I have a confession to makeMost of my ideas are garbage.Okay, maybe not most, but easily half.On the days I go back through my notebooks, I dont often think Ah, what memories. I think Ah, what welches I doing?Maybe your ideas are better. Maybe you are able to crank out brilliance with every stroke of the keyboard, every click of the mouse, every move of the brush.Actually, I wish that for you.As for me, my idea pool reminds me of a lighthouse landing. For every one or two brilliant flashes, there are 1,000 grey and dull and boring rocks.Now for a second confessionI often have NO idea which idea is going to be successful.How to Be Smarter Than People Smarter Than You - my biggest post - was clumsily thumbed out in the back of a Toyota Highlander on a trip to Florida with my family. When my father-in-law took his shift driving, I casually cranked out a vira l post.This does not happen on demand, even years later.Besides, why would you want it to? If the work of dreaming stuff up inside your head and fighting through the agonizing process of birthing delivered predictable results every time - even if that result were massive success - you would soon get bored.I know this because I know you. You are easily bored.This is your greatest weakness and strength.At her worst, the creative genius lacks discipline. She falls into The Cycle of Unfulfillment and finishes nothing. Disappointment and frustration will always follow she who is habitually incomplete.This is why I obey The ProcessDreamDevelopDo- - - DreamA flicker of an idea A burst of neurons in the back of your brain Although the world keeps spinning around, you freeze in time and space. Goosebumps ripple down your skin as your heart accelerates into a crescendo of excitement. With every beat, it seems to say Yes. Yes. Yes.Your senses go black as your true vision takes over. The mu sic of the muses fills your ears. This is THE IDEA. The Chosen One. It consumes you with its temerity and frightens you with its audacity.You.Live.For.This.Moment.What to do with this radiant energy?A suggestion Nothing.Well, not nothing. Write it down. Use a notepad or your arm or Evernote. Remove it from your working memory.Why? Because the electric shock which fills you during the inception of an idea is the dream state. The moment you rush home and begin work, you move into execution state, which is a completely different set of functions.Here is advice which worked for meWhen you get the adrenaline rush of a new idea, dont use it for working. Use it to dream up more ideas.Write down the idea. Then write down the next 57 which come on the back of that.I do my best to keep everything. Everything.What benefits come from this obsessive idea hoarding?Probably few.Except Except for the times I see a trend developing and think didnt I? Yes. I did.Except for the times I find a fourth g rade journal and discover a story which fits perfectly in what Im working on now.Except for the times when I squint back into the distance, where I believed nothing of value existed, and find the tiniest flicker of a flame.A lighthouse I never knew was thereSometimes the light is in front of me. Sometimes behind.When dreaming, the akrobat must always be looking to the future and the past.- - - DevelopAdmittedly this is the least fun part of the process.At this point, your high-flying Icaruss wings begin to melt and you plummet back down to the cold and wet reality of your new ideaSomeone has done this before.Of course they have. Do you want to be original? Start trying to order your coffee with nonsense syllables and words you invent on the spot. There is a name for that. It isnt creativity.Yes, this has been done before. Now, you need to find out why. You need to find out how. You need to find out who.Heres whats cute coming up with an idea and taking it as far as your current kn owledge and opinions can go.Heres what professional coming up with an idea and using that idea to stretch yourself, learn more, go further, surprise yourself.Art is, reliably and unavoidably, an act of indefinite faith. You cannot see the end of the journey before it begins. You only walk in the direction you think is the way, and then discover the next turn. Over each hill there is a new inkling of a path. Should you follow it down or turn back?The question to ask, while in the development phase, is notHow fast can I get through this?It isHow far does this rabbit hole go?Scurry down the rabbit hole like little Alice. Find your Wonderland. Dip into madness if necessary. You are looking for esoteric knowledge, the kind of information known by few and remembered by even fewer.The deeper you go, the better you understand what your idea really is and what it isnt.- - - DoEquipped with the energy to jump on an idea, but armed with the perspective to give it focus, its time to begin.Yo u can now make a work of art which is new and better because you have done the work. You have studied like a professional. You have gone further than others will.But, sadly, it isnt enough.It isnt enough because many people study. Many people dream. Many people research. Many people piddle.Few do.Doing is the final step because it is transformative in itself. The act of creation is something raw and primal. It is instinct and fire and pure emotion. I often cannot remember a single conscious thought when I come out on the other side.Do not pretend the creative process is anything less than transcendent, an excuse to rise above the noise and the mess of the everyday.For these reasons, creation is the most addicting substance in my life.To be frank, I am unsure whether I can recommend this life to anyone else. It is my blessing and my curse.If you feel the same way, I can only say - Im sorry.But also, welcome.Much love as always ?- Todd B- - - Infinite ideasBelieve me when I say ne arly every dollar Ive made in the last 3 years - corporate, freelance, or otherwise - is a direct result of the ideas I have (both quality and quantity).I finally got my idea-generating process down in an ebook The Ultimate Guide to Infinite Ideas, which Im giving away for the price of an email address.Get your copy here.Thisarticlefirst appeared on Medium.

Important Active Listening Skills and Techniques

Important Active Listening Skills and TechniquesImportant Active Listening Skills and TechniquesWhats active listening, and why is it important for your career? Active listening is the process by which an individual secures information from another individual or group. The active element involves taking steps to draw out details that might not otherwise be shared. Active listeners avoid interrupting at all costs, summarize and repeat back what they have heard, and observe body language to give them an extra level of understanding. Active listening is a helpful skill for any worker to develop. It helps you truly understand what people are saying in conversations and meetings (and not just what you want to hear, or think you hear). During interviews, it can help you build rapport with your interviewer. What Is Active Listening? Likecritical thinkingandproblem-solving, active listening is asoft skillthats held in high regard by employers. When interviewing for jobs, using active lis tening techniques can help show the interviewer how your interpersonal skills can draw people out. Active listening redirects your focus from what is going on inside of your head to the needs of your prospective employer or interviewer. That can help reduce your nervousness during an interview. By placing your focus, through active listening, squarely upon the interviewer, you prove that you Are interested in the organizations challenges and successesAre ready to help them problem-solve work issuesAre a team player as opposed to being nothing mora than a self-absorbed job candidate. Its important to not interrupt, or worse, try to answer the question before you know what the interviewer is asking. Listen carefully to the interviewers questions, ask for clarification if necessary, and wait until the interviewer has finished talking to respond. Examples of Active Listening Techniques There are plenty of active listening techniques that will improve the impression you can make at a job interview. Active listening techniques include Building trust and establishing rapportDemonstrating concernParaphrasing to show understandingNonverbal cueswhich show understanding such as nodding, eye contact, and leaning forwardBrief verbal affirmations like I see, I know, Sure, Thank you, or I understandAsking open-ended questionsAsking specific questions to seek clarificationWaiting to disclose your opinionDisclosing similar experiences to show understanding Examples of Active Listening Responses Its often easier to learn by reading examples. Here are some examples of statements and questions employed with active listening Building Trust and Establishing RapportTell me what I can do to help. I was really impressed to read on your website how you donate five percent of each sale to charity.Demonstrating Concern I am eager to help you I know you are going through some tough challenges. I know how hard a corporate restructuring can be how is staff morale at this point?Para phrasing So, you are saying that the uncertainty about who will be your new supervisor is creating stress for you. So, you think that we need to build up our social media marketing efforts. Brief Verbal Affirmation I understand that you would like more frequent feedback about your performance. Thank you. I appreciate your time in speaking to me.Asking Open-Ended QuestionsI can see that Johns criticism was very upsetting to you. Which aspect of his critique was most disturbing? Its clear that the current situation is intolerable for you. What changes would you like to see?Asking Specific Questions How long do you expect your hiring process to last? What is your average rate of staff turnover? Waiting to Disclose Your Opinion Tell me more about your proposal to reorganize the department. Can you please provide some history for me regarding your relationship with your former business partner?Disclosing Similar SituationsI was also very conflicted about returning to work after the birth of my son. I had the responsibility of terminating four of my personnel, due to downsizing, over the last two years. Even if its necessary, it never gets easier. More Active Listening Skills ValidationEmotional IntelligenceProblem SensitivityCourtesyProfessionalismNonverbal CommunicationTransparencyIntegrityHumilityProactivityAccepting Constructive CriticismCreating and Managing ExpectationsConfidenceEmpathyCompassionUnderstandingObservationAttention to DetailVocal ToneSensitivity to Religious and Ethnic DiversitySelf-AwarenessSituational AwarenessInterpretationIdentify and Manage EmotionsUnderstanding Hidden Needs of OthersBody LanguageFacilitating Group DiscussionReaching Consensus Collaboration By employing these active listening techniques, you will impress your interviewer as a thoughtful, analytical, highly desirable candidate for the position. Think about possible situations that may occur during an interview and come up with strategies to allow you to listen actively. I mproving Your Soft Skills Never underestimate the power of soft skills (also known as people skills) like active listening,problem-solving,flexibility, self-motivation,leadership, andteamwork. Your CV or resume may look great, but dont forget to nourish yoursoft skills.Especially for young, first-time job candidates with limited work experience, these people skills often are the deciding factor in whether an employer will be willing to take the risk in hiring them over others who may have more experience (but possibly weaker interpersonal communications talents). Dont forget to highlight your soft skills in your interview (and even in your resume).

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Where are the jobs Spotlighting skill shortages in Australia

Where are the jobs Spotlighting skill shortages in Australia Five industries with the brightest futuresPosted March 16, 2015, by Vivien LuuWhen it comes to yur career, it pays to be strategic and to think big picture. While we always encourage you to follow your dreams, and do what you love, its also smart to look at things beyond of your control like where the market is headed and which jobs our nation really needs. But between work, family and general life, who has the time to do that? We hear you. Thats why weve sifted through the national reports and big data, to bring you five industries that are currently experiencing skill shortages, and are poised to undergo huge growth in coming years.Click on an icon below to find out more. 1. Healthcare and aged careAustralias healthcare industry has seen enormous growth (and arguably enormous strain) over the last several years as a result of the ageing population. And moving forward, it seems, this trend isnt going away any time s oon. The Commonwealth Governments recent 2015 Intergenerational Reportprojects that by 2055, the government will be spending twice as much on healthcare per part, and over three times more on aged care per person.20152055Healthcare costs$2830 per person$6460 per personAged care costs$620 per person$2000 per persontable-border td border1px solid 444 table-border border1px solid 000 table-border td, table-border th padding3px border1px solid 444 table-border tr td + td + td, table-border tr th + td + td table-border tr td + td , table-border tr th + tdCouple this with our increased life expectancy and the fact that by 2055 there will be approximately 40,000 Australians over the age of 100 (compared to 5000 centenarians currently), and its no wonder the Deloitte Access Economics division has tipped industries related to healthcare and aged care to boom over the next 20 years. Over the next two decades, no market is likely to see better growth in Australia than preventative health a nd wellness services. Were living longer but we also want to keep living better, and that tension will generate billions of dollars in opportunities, the Deloittes Position for Prosperity report states. According to Deloitte, the top health and aged care subsectors to watch over the next 20 years includeResidential aged carePreventative health and wellnessDigital delivery of healthWhat this means for aged careThe report highlights that just as the baby boomers changed the nature of Australias schools in the 1950s and 60s they will create a wave of change through the aged care sector. In the future we can expect an overall lift in the quality and standard of nursing homes, and with it will come the need for more competent and better-qualified staff. Its a gaping hole Australia is already feeling the effects of, with the government attempting to address the need for better aged care training through its Certificate IV VET FEE-HELP trial program. Under the scheme, students who study a Certificate IV in Aged Carefrom an approved education provider (except for those studying in South Australia and Victoria) are eligible to apply for VET FEE-HELP, a study loan scheme thats usually only available to students undertaking a diploma degree or higher.What this means for healthcareUnsurprisingly, continued growth in the healthcare sector will also mean continued demand for particular specialities and niche skills. As Deloitte points out, allied health professionals from a sortiment of fields such as nursing, optometry, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy will find themselves in high demand. Department of Employment data and the Hays Quarterly Report on healthcareunderscores this growing trend, with the following occupations in high demandRegistered nurses, particularly those with managerial experience within aged carePodiatristsPhysiotherapistsClinical psychologistsAccredited mental health professionals MidwivesSonographer sAged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) specialistsIf youre looking to become qualified for the health care industry, weve got a variety of coursesto help you move into this rapidly growing sector.2. Education and trainingAustralia is experiencing an undersupply of teachers qualified to teach mathematics and science, but an oversupply of teachers for every other discipline. Its an alarming trend thats hurting our classrooms and making it exceedingly difficult for graduate teachers to secure work.But this is all about to change. According to a recent Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) report, the population boom which began in 2008 is increasing demand for teachers in primary schools, and in 2018 we will see this demand flow onto secondary schools as well.Supply generally has outstripped demand, particularly for generalist primary teachers, and in some secondary subjects, says ACER chief executive, prof Geoff Masters.But this report indicates that the demand for teachers is currently strong and is forecast to remain high in most states for the next 10 years.Deloitte has made similar forecasts, pointing to four major subsectors that will create substantial growth for the education and training industryPrivate schoolingInternational educationReskilling an ageing workforcezugnglich educationInternational education tops the list, with Deloitte tipping this sub-industry as one of its fantastic five sectors to work in over the next 20 years.At present the international education sector is Australias fourth largest export earner, generating $15 billion a year in income and creating approximately 100,000 jobs. With Asias emerging middle-class looking to undertake English-based qualifications, our proximity to Asia, robust education system and enviable lifestyle and climate, Australia is in a prime position to ride this wave of growth.What this means for the education industryThese trends suggest that teaching professionals and educators will be in hot de mand over the next 20 years, especially for those savvy enough to specialise in growth sectors like international education, the private school system, as well as reskilling the baby boomer generation. When you combine this data with the Hays Quarterly Report on educationyoull see that the following occupations are in short supplySecondary teachers, particularly those teaching maths,scienceand ITSecondary teacher librariansVocational and adult educatorsChildcare educators (diploma-qualified educators are in particular demand)Keen on upskilling for the education and training industry? Look through our education courseshere.3. ConstructionAustralias most recent property boom hasnt just ramped up the price tag of our homes and brought in a wave of Chinese investors, its also enabled enormous growth and job opportunity in the construction industry.According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the construction industry can expect solid growth this year, with a record number of 1 95,936 new dwellings projected to be built in 2014/2015.Its the reason a recent SEEK Job Growth Reportidentified construction as one of its top six industries looking to hire in 2015, with the Department of Employment Australian Jobs 2014 reportleiding a stronger demand for trade workers, particularly those working in construction.What this means for constructionIn short, it means more jobs and continued demand for specialist trades, particularly for those who have experience working on residentialand commercial projects. It also means greater government support and financial assistance, too. For instance, if you complete a Certificate III or IV qualification in any trade listed on the National Skills Needs List, youre eligible to take out a Trade Support Loanto help you with living and learning expenses during your apprenticeship. If you study in Queensland or Victoria with an approved provider, you may even be eligible for VET FEE-HELP when you complete a Certificate IV in Bui lding and Construction (Building). Based upon the Hays Quarterly Report on the construction industry, the Department of Employment 2014 Skill Shortage report, and the National Skills Needs List, these are the occupations that are currently in demandSurveyorsValuersConstruction estimatorsBricklayers*Project managers(PMs with experience working on projects valued between $5-10 million are particularly sought after)Finishes forepersons (particularly experienced high-rise forepersons)Structures forepersonsStonemasons*Roof tilers*Solid plasterers**Appears on the National Skills Needs List, which means you may be eligible for financial assistanceif you study a certificate III or IV qualification in these trades.If youd like to make a career change into the building and construction sector, or simply want to update your qualifications, check out our range of online building and construction courses.4. Travel and tourismThe tourism industry continues to experience severe shortages, with a recent Service Skills Australia reporthighlighting an extremely critical shortage of qualified and skilled labour across the sector. This shortage will only intensify in coming years as tourism is poised to become one of Australias five biggest growth industries. In 2013, ABS statistics showed that we welcomed 6.5 million international tourists to our shores. In 2033, Deloitte forecasts this number will double to 13.6 million international visitors. The government has acknowledged tourism as vital to our economy, and through its Tourism 2020 initiativeaims to nurture this rapidly growing industry. Australia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the demand from the emerging middle classes of Asia seeking food, wine and natural landscape tourism experiences, says Federal Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb. It is vitally important that we not only develop the skills of our current workforce but attract new entrants to tourism and hospitality to meet this growing demand.What this means for tourismItll mean more jobs, more business opportunities and a greater need for skilled workers in the industry. This trend will also increase demand for hospitality workers to service tourist hot spots and travel businesses. A quick look over the National Skills Needs List and Service Skills Australia report shows us the following occupations are in short supplyHotel and motel managersBar attendants and baristasCafe and restaurant managersTourism and travel agents WaitersBakers*Butchers*Cooks/chefs*Pastrycooks** Appears on the National Skills Needs List, which means you may be eligible for financial assistance if you study a certificate III or IV qualification in these trades. Passionate about quality service and stellar travel experiences? Get qualified to work in this fast-paced industry with our tourismand hospitality courses.5. AgricultureThe worlds population is on the rise. Forecasts predict that over the next 20 years we will grow by 60 million pe ople each year. And, as our ranks swell, so too will our appetites. As the Deloitte report notes, global food demand will rise alongside the worlds population, and Australia is in a unique position to take advantage of this. Thanks to the quality of our produce, sizable ocean resources and proximity to Asia, the report says agribusiness and ocean resources are industries that can expect substantial growth in coming years. The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Australia is actually larger than our countrys landmass, meaning we hold the exclusive rights to the ocean surrounding our shores. This makes our ocean resources an asset with huge potential as there is rising scope to farm the ocean. On top of that, the National Farmers Federation has found that demand for Australian agricultural produce continues to grow. So its not hard to see how Deloitte has come to the conclusion that Australia can be a long-term winner in this sector, particularly in grains, beef, dairy, win e, oil seeds and emerging areas like aquaculture. Unfortunately, the agriculture workforce is ageing, and over the past decade the number of students completing agriculture qualifications has almost halved.What this means for the agriculture industryIn short, it means more jobs, particularly for skilled agricultural professionals. Successfully increasing our agricultural output, however, will demand innovation in fields like environmental sciencesand land management as the need to protect our agricultural resources becomes greater than ever. It also means greater financial assistance from the government. In a bid to attract more students to the industry, the government has extended its VET FEE-HELP scheme to NSW and VIC students studying a Certificate IV in Agriculture a loan scheme thats usually only available for students studying a diploma or above. So which jobs is the industry currently lacking? 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