HOT FIVE Jobs for Brofessionals

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As you come out of college or university (or return from your backpacking trip in Europe for that matter) you're going to wonder what the hottest jobs are right now. Well, here are five jobs in fields that are smoking hot at the moment! Any of these positions would be a great springboard into business for an up and coming brofessional.

  1. Management analyst – Management analysts work with clients to determine the most effective and efficient models of business. This field is expected to grow by 22% by 2010, and the median salary is $68,000. As businesses grow bigger, management analysts are needed to control costs, maximize profits, and optimize worker productivity.
  2. IT consultant – Advise clients on how to best use IT to meet their needs, while implementing and maintaining systems. The median salary for an IT consultant in the first four years is $60,000, jumping to $80,000 for consultants with five to nine years of experience.
  3. Project manager - Use technical, managerial, and logic skills to integrate systems that meet the needs of clients. Lead a team of skilled professionals to design, strategize, train, and implement new software. The median salary for IT-related project managers is around $90,000.
  4. Web developer – Since nearly every business must perform online, web developers are highly in demand. Their unique skill set, which encompasses technical and data management issues as well as website and usability features, draw huge numbers. Base pay has continually increased, and average compensation ranges from about $55,000 to $80,000, with senior developers bringing home $70,000 - $100,000.
  5. Personal finance advisor – This industry is blowing up; a projected 44% growth is anticipated in the next two years. With a median salary of $67,000, personal finance advisers help individuals make decisions about portfolios, investments, retirement planning, and other financial needs. Utilizing knowledge of laws, insurance, and investments, personal advisers determine what steps are in the best interests of their clients.

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Mike Arnesen's picture

...rule. Nuff said.