Software engineer: Best job in America?
Jobs in technology are ranking high on a listing of the "Best jobs in America"--compiled by Money Magazine and Salary.com--that's been quickly circulating around the blogosphere today.
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Software engineers ranked number one in the listing, which is based on stress levels, flexibility in hours and working environment, creativity, and how easy it is to enter and advance in the field, according to an explanation hosted on CNN Money. Computer/IT analysts ranked 7, technical writers ranked 13, and engineers ranked 17.
It should be noted that jobs were eliminated from the list if the average pay is below $50,000, if there are fewer than 15,000 people employed in such jobs, if the work environment is dangerous, or if there are fewer than 800 annual openings in such jobs.
Jobs in technology are ranking high on a listing of the "Best jobs in America"--compiled by Money Magazine and Salary.com--that's been quickly circulating around the blogosphere today.
software
Software engineers ranked number one in the listing, which is based on stress levels, flexibility in hours and working environment, creativity, and how easy it is to enter and advance in the field, according to an explanation hosted on CNN Money. Computer/IT analysts ranked 7, technical writers ranked 13, and engineers ranked 17.
It should be noted that jobs were eliminated from the list if the average pay is below $50,000, if there are fewer than 15,000 people employed in such jobs, if the work environment is dangerous, or if there are fewer than 800 annual openings in such jobs.
Top 10:
1. Software Engineer
2. College Professor
3. Financial Advisor
4. Human Resources Manager
5. Physician Assistant
6. Market Research Analyst
7. Computer/IT Analyst
8. Real Estate Appraisal
9. Pharmacist
10. Psychologist
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