The BEST and WORST Jobs

A study by CareerCast has revealed the best and worst jobs of 2011.  The study analyzed 200 jobs based on work environment, physical demands, and current outlook; as well as income and stress levels.  These five categories are considered ‘the core criteria inherent to every job’ but were not equally weighted in the analysis.  Income and job security each weigh in as one third, while the other three are combined as the final third to complete the score.  Therefore, if a position offers good pay and long term security, the other three factors will be considered, as most employees work mainly for income and security.

Since most people end up in a job that was suggested by a parent or teacher, or because an opportunity became available at the right moment, the analysts hope that the survey will help job hunters get a clearer picture of the jobs available on the market today. 

In general, the list shows that jobs based on technical and digital skills are valuable.  Positions based on planning or rehabilitation for the aging population, as well as careers that help drive employment are also popular.

On the opposite side of the scale, jobs that are too physically demanding or involve hard physical labor are less desirable, along with low paying media jobs that are becoming more and more scarce.

Top Ten BEST Jobs                                                                

1.       Software Engineer                                                         

2.       Actuary               

3.       Human resources manager

4.       Dental hygienist              

5.       Financial planner

6.       Audiologist        

7.       Occupational therapist 

8.       Online advertising manager

9.       Computer systems analyst

10.   Applied mathematician

Top Ten WORST Jobs

1.       Lumberjack

2.       Dairy farmer

3.       Enlisted soldier

4.       Oil rig worker

5.       Newspaper reporter

6.       Waitress/waiter

7.       Meter reader

8.       Dishwasher

9.       Butcher

10.   Broadcaster

Like any parent who is saving those RESP dollars, when it comes time to invest in our kid’s education we want to make sure they find a high quality job that matches their skill set.  Hopefully by sharing this list you will have a little more ammunition when trying to direct your child’s career path.

Good luck, and have a great weekend,

Tracey

Source:  advisor.ca