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Top Jobs for the Young and the Restless

April 4th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Young Black Professional Guide to Young and Restless at Work Research by Money Magazine and Salary.com revealed the top 20 jobs for professionals who have been in the job long enough to know what they want: more pay, more upside and more control over where they’re going. Here are of few of the top picks:

  • Product/Brand Manager
  • Staff Nurse (RN)
  • Property Manager
  • Public Accountant
  • Information Technology Generalist
  • Engineer I
  • Engineer I: Environmental, Health and Safety
  • Meeting/Event Planner
  • Financial Adviser
  • Investment Specialist

If you find yourself unhappy with the first (or second) job you chose out of college, don’t feel obligated to stay with the company. There’s nothing wrong with career changes, especially if switching it up will benefit your lifestyle and work ethic. Almost half of the 164 employers who responded to the Money Magazine/ Salary.com survey say they regularly target mid-career changers when recruiting. Check out these 5 job tips for the young and restless to make your case to a hiring manager.

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  1. Comment by Fredric on 4 April 2007:

    if you’re actively looking, you probably know about monster.

    don’t forget craigslist, hotjobs, and simplyhired.

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