If you need a job, and you don't have a lot of experience or a degree, here are the jobs that you are most likely to come across in Arizona, and in the greater Phoenix area in particular. These jobs may require work experience, or offer on-the-job training. Obviously, there are also some pretty high level, experienced people in these careers, but for the most part these are the jobs where you'll find the most entry level opportunities in Arizona.

Because of the phenomenal growth of the area, you'll notice that jobs in the retail and service sectors are plentiful! Also, you'll see that customer service rep jobs are on the list, due to the high number of call centers in the Phoenix area.

Occupations in Arizona With the Most Job Openings

These Arizona jobs may require prior certification, work experience or on-the-job training. Some of these would be entry level positions. (2010)

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1. Customer Service Representatives
2. Office Clerks, General
3. First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
4. First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
5. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
6. Carpenters
7. Receptionists and Information Clerks
8. Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
9. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
10. Security Guards
11. Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
12. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
13. Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
14. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
15. Childcare Workers
16. Electricians
17. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
18. Team Assemblers
19. Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
20. Medical Secretaries
21. Tellers
22. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
23. Bill and Account Collectors
24. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
25. Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Arizona is one of the leading growth states in the country, so if you are planning a career move, or trying to decide on a career path, the following list of the 15 fastest growing occupations in Arizona might be a good guide for you. These might not be the highest paying jobs in Arizona, but one of the advantages to many of these careers is that they are very likely to exist almost everywhere in the country, so you can take your experience with you when you move. Maybe you should consider training for a second career!

Fastest Growing Occupations in Arizona

These are the occupations that do not require a college degree that are projected to grow the fastest during the 2010-2020 time period. A high school education is assumed.

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1. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
2. Brickmasons and Blockmasons
3. Stonemasons
4. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
5. Helpers--Electricians
6. Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
7. Pest Control Workers
8. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
9. Medical Secretaries
10. Boilermakers
11. Fence Erectors
12. Floor Sanders and Finishers
13. Electricians
14. Physical Therapist Aides
15. Tree Trimmers and Pruners
16. Bicycle Repairers
17. Structural Iron and Steel Workers
18. Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
19. Sheet Metal Workers
20. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
21. Motorcycle Mechanics
22. Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
23. Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
24. Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
25. Tire Repairers and Changers

Page 1: Most Common and Fastest Growing Arizona Occupations Requiring Some or No Experience
Page 2: Most Common and Fastest Growing Arizona Occupations Requiring Training or a Certification
Page 3: Most Common and Fastest Growing Arizona Occupations Requiring a Degree or Advanced Degree
Page 4: Highest Paying Jobs in Arizona

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