May 6, 2008 10:22

Job-hunting? You're in luck if you're in...

...sales. Or accounting. Or software design. So say the just-released results of a nationwide survey by Jobfox that identifies the jobs "in greatest demand by recruiters and other employer agents who use Jobfox to search for and find new or replacement workers." The survey reflects the latest in job trends, as the results were culled over the last 120 days, and also the median salaries based on job-candidate profiles.

Jobfox tallies the top 25 hottest jobs, but here I've pulled their top 10. Go to their web site for more. And liberal arts grads, don't despair: No. 10 is administrative assistant. You've all seen The Devil Wears Prada. It's a wonderful job.

1. Sales Representative/Business Development (U.S. median salary: $65-$75K): Focus on the typical full-sales cycle and business development including inside or outside sales.

2. Software Design/Development ($85-$95K): Design or development of software including architecture, userinterface design, applications, operating systems, device drivers, etc.

3. Accounting ($45-$55K): Accounting functions and processes within public or private organizations.

4. Accounting/Finance Executive ($65-$75K): Management or oversight of accounting/finance functions.

5. Networking/System Administration ($65-$75K): Installation and monitoring of computer networks including system administration roles.

6. Nursing ($35-$45K): Includes RNs, LPNs or nursing assistants at hospitals, residential facilities, private practices, home care, etc.

7. Project/Engagement Management ($85-$95K): Lifecycle project management from concept introduction to closeout.

8. Business Analysis, Software Implementation ($85-$95K): Management, configuration and optimization of custom software in a corporate environment or with a consulting firm.

9. Business Analysis, Research ($75-$85K): Collection and research that is turned into value-added information for organizations (includes work inside companies or with consulting firms).

10. Administrative Assistant ($35-$45K): Administrative and secretarial support of a department or individual (excludes Legal Administrative Assistant profession).