There is no respite in sight for the global jobbing scene which has been on a downturn since the economic meltdown. As more and more people find themselves getting out of jobs, a lot has changed in the employment world as well. Importantly, the trends for the top 10 jobs have changed recently.

Current Popular Job # 1: Physical Therapist

A physical therapist, also known as a healthcare specialist, is a professional who looks after patients’ health and helps revive mobility that might be impaired after an injury or other medical condition. A postgraduate education is needed for this job and separate certification from local authorities might be required.

Current Popular Job # 2: Computer and Network Security Consultant

This job requires special education and a certificate indicating that the candidate has passed an examination in the subject.

Current Popular Job # 3: Sales and Marketing Director

The task of this professional is to make sure that marketing quotas are achieved. They also strategize for future marketing plans and educate new employees.

Current Popular Job # 4: Nurse Practitioner

This healthcare job fulfills responsibilities such as patient care including administering medicines and other help that the patients might need. Nurse practitioners help doctors while they are performing surgeries. This requires postgraduate education and the relevant certification as well.

Current Popular Job # 5: Intelligence Analyzer

This is a government job which requires careful scrutiny and review of the machinations of other countries. This is a high-profile, big responsibility job.

Current Popular Job # 6: Certified Public Accountant

This job is good for people who are good with numbers. You need to be good in accounting and in dealing with financial figures.

Current Popular Job # 7: Information Technology Project Manager

Information Technology is much in demand at the moment; it is almost fashionable to say that you are working in this domain. For this job, you need an IT degree. You will also grow in profile as you work in these jobs. After about 7 years of experience, there will be no looking back.

Current Popular Job # 8: Professor

Yes, it is hip to be a professor right now! College professors are getting paid well and the job is less stressful compared to some of the others on this list.

Current Popular Job # 9: Doctor’s Assistant

It is worthwhile to help the medicos right now. About 100 hours of training is asked for and continuing education is needed after every six years.

Current Popular Job # 10: Systems Engineer

This is also within the domain on Information Technology. It is a much-in-demand job at the moment what with all corporate companies retaining their own systems engineers. Specialized engineering certification is needed to land this job.