Nontraditional Employment

Are you limiting your career choices without realizing it?

Avoid this common pitfall by basing your career decisions on skills and interest, not on cultural or gender stereotypes. In today's economy, there is no such thing as "women's work" or jobs that only a man can do.

Many people overlook nontraditional employment, but there are many benefits to taking a job that doesn't fit traditional gender roles. Don't limit your career options just because you think certain jobs are meant for a certain gender. When deciding on a career path, consider all your options.

What are Nontraditional Jobs?
The U.S. Department of Labor says that nontraditional jobs are ones where either men or women make up less than 25 percent of the entire field of work. Here are a few examples:

Nontraditional Occupations for...

Men	Women
Bookkeeping, Accounting Clerk	Architect
Child Care Worker or Manager	Automotive Technician
Dental Hygienist	Broadcast Technician
Dietician	Chief Business Executive
Human Resources Assistant	Chiropractor
Medical Records Technician	Construction Worker or Manager
Paralegal	Dentist
Registered Nurse	Manufacturing Worker
Social Worker	Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Special Education Teacher	Engineer

Men and women are more satisfied with their job when they choose the job they want, not the job that they think they should have.

The point is: Don't limit your job search. Below are resources and programs with nontraditional information and opportunities.