Carlsbad, Calif — The technical fields are increasingly in demand in the modern age, and being an audiologist is one of the most highly rated of those jobs, according to CareerCast.com.
The annual best and worst jobs report was just released and audiologists are in the top 10.
In fact, audiologists moved up a dramatic 34 spots from the 2010 report, previously ranking number 43. Why? Tony Lee, publisher of Careercast.com, told the Financial Post that much of the jump was due to more audiologists retiring and the fact that Baby Boomers are now approaching the age when they will begin to have hearing loss and require hearing aids.
And what could be a better job than audiologist in 2011? With a boost from the development of apps for iPods, tablets, smart phones, and other devices, software engineer has jumped to the number one spot on the list.
As for the worst rated job, CareerCast.com advises you to avoid seeking roustabout positions. (A roustabout is a dirty, dangerous, low paying, and often stressful job in the oil industry.)
CareerCast.com is a job search portal that offers extensive local, niche, and national job listings from across North America. Its annual Jobs Rated Report utilizes a wide range of criteria, such as income, outlook, environmental factors, stress and physical demands.
To see the 2011 rankings of all 200 best and worst jobs, go to:
http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/2011-ranking-200-jobs-best-worst
To review the 2011 Jobs Rated Report methodology, go to:
http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/2011-jobs-rated-methodology
SOURCE: CareerCast.com
