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Good jobs are those that pay well, challenge us, are a good match for our talents and skills, aren't too stressful, offer room to advance and provide a satisfying work-life balance. The Best Jobs of 2021 are ranked according to their ability to offer this mix of qualities. Search for the career that's right for you.
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    Accountant

    Recognized in 2 categories

    Accountants are at your service during tax season and beyond, preparing taxes, performing audits and offering consulting. Read More

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    Actor

    Recognized in 1 category

    While working on movies, TV sitcoms, theater productions, infomercials and more, actors read scripts and even improvise lines to help characters come to life. Read More

  3. Businesswoman watching woman sign paperwork

    Actuary

    Recognized in 4 categories

    Are you more of a risk calculator than a risk taker? Consider working as an actuary. These professionals are experts in uncertainty, using mathematics, statistics and financial theory to measure, manage and mitigate financial risk. Read More

  4. Confident young businesswoman in the office

    Administrative Assistant

    Recognized in 1 category

    Administrative assistants take the “assist” aspect of their jobs seriously, serving as event planners, accountants and, at times, maintenance workers, depending on an office’s environment and needs. Read More

  5. Surgeon and a team operating a patient in a hospital

    Anesthesiologist

    Recognized in 3 categories

    From surgery to chronic illness, anesthesiologists manage all types of pain through drugs, and even monitor patients’ vital signs. Read More

  6. Tribal Drummer

    Anthropologist

    Recognized in 1 category

    Anthropologists believe in applying their knowledge of humans of the past and present to practical positions such as consultants, researchers or government workers to help solve global issues. Read More

  7. Archaeological excavation.

    Archaeologist

    Recognized in 1 category

    Like Indiana Jones, archaeologists often work as professors, as well as museum curators, in cultural heritage management and sometimes even as worldwide adventurers similar to Indy himself. Read More

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    Architect

    Recognized in 1 category

    An architect is involved in every step of a building’s design and construction, from the foundation up. Read More

  9. Team at work together on tasks choosing the right image to use in a campaign.

    Art Director

    Recognized in 1 category

    Art directors work across mediums to create artwork for businesses, media organizations, television, products and more. Read More

  10. Audiologist doing an ear canal inspection

    Audiologist

    Recognized in 1 category

    As one of the five senses, hearing is important, and audiologists work to preserve it by assessing patients and providing corresponding treatment. Read More