“A woman once told me, if there’s someone within five feet of you, you always want to know what their name is, what they do and how they can help you. You never know whom you’re sitting next to, so it’s always good to have that 30-second elevator speech prepared,” says Sainz. “If you believe in yourself and your product, it’s contagious and people will believe in your dream.”

Median Income: $60,860
Job Growth Rate: 0 to 8 percent through 2014
Source: U.S. Department of Labor