Best Jobs: Business

Author: Jada A. Graves

Release Date: Mar 28, 2012

Compared with the extraordinary job opportunity of a healthcare profession or the chance to mold our digitized future while working within the science & technology field, the occupations in this industry might seem like the double-breasted stepchildren of our list. Admittedly, none of our business careers made it into the top 10.

[See our full list of The Best Jobs of 2012.]

But here are some other numbers to consider when weighing this year's picks. With 20 professions on our list, the business industry makes the largest showing over any other field. The Department of Labor predicts that this sector is just behind healthcare and social services in gaining the most jobs this decade, with nearly 3.8 million expected openings. And six of our business jobs are repeats from U.S. News' 50 Best Careers of 2011.

Here's our full list of the Best Business Jobs:

#1-Meeting, Convention & Event Planner

#2-Sales Representative

#3-Accountant

#4-Receptionist

#5-Financial Adviser

#6-Customer Service Representative

#7-HR Training Specialist

#8-Insurance Agent

#9-Financial Analyst

#10-Executive Assistant

#11-Management Analyst