If you are attempting to launch or re-launch a career this year, CareerBuilder has put together a list of the hottest jobs, based on only one thing; the number of job ads posted each month for the occupation, versus the number of people hired for those jobs. Sounds simple doesn't it.

Well, the good news is that these jobs are really great jobs, with decent to fabulous hourly pay, many come with terrific benefits and for many people these positions can and will turn into long-lasting careers.

They have divided them into two categories; jobs which typically require a college degree and jobs which do not, (but may require additional training later).

Here are the top 5 hot occupations for jobseekers with a college degree and the median hourly earnings:

  1. Registered Nurses - $32.04
  2. Software Developers, Applications - $45.92
  3. Marketing Managers - $61.12
  4. Sales Managers - $53.20
  5. Medical & Health Services Managers - $ 44.62

Here are the top 5 hot occupations for jobseekers without a college degree and the median hourly earnings:

  1. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers - $19.00
  2. Food Service Managers - $23.34
  3. Computer User Support Specialists - $22.89
  4. Insurance Sales Agents - $23.01
  5. Medial Records & Health Information Technicians - $17.26

For the complete list of hot jobs for college and non-college graduates, click here and for God's sake don't go into radio! Okay?

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