Although most food service managers qualify for their position based on their restaurant-related experience, an increasing number of employers prefer managers with a 2- or 4-year degree in a related field.

Food service managers coordinate a wide range of activities, but their most difficult tasks may be dealing with irate customers and motivating employees.

Job opportunities for food service managers should be good, as the number of managers who change jobs or leave this occupation is typically high and, in the long run, as more are hired to meet the growing demand for convenient food service.

The educational backgrounds of these workers vary considerably, reflecting the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility.

College graduates and those who have earned certification should have the best job and advancement opportunities.

Human resources occupations require strong interpersonal skills.

Much faster than average growth is expected during the projection period.

About 26 percent of lawyers are self-employed, either as partners in law firms or in solo practices.

Formal requirements to become a lawyer usually include a 4-year college degree, 3 years of law school, and passing a written bar examination; however, some requirements may vary by State.

Competition for admission to most law schools is intense.

Competition for job openings should be keen because of the large number of students graduating from law school each year.

Most medical scientists need a Ph.D. in a biological science; some also hold a medical degree.

Some medical scientists work in research laboratories at universities and hospitals; others work for pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.

Medical scientists with both a Ph.D. and M.D. are likely to have the best opportunities.

Excellent job opportunities are expected.

Earnings are relatively high, but some pharmacists are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pharmacists are becoming more involved in counseling patients and planning drug therapy programs.

Pharmacists must graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy and pass a series of examinations to be licensed.

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.

 Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs.
About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals.

The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program; advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.

Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting; some employers report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs.