Hey researchers, think your job is underrated? Well now you’ve got proof! Many highly sought-after, fast-paced careers are overrated, according to a new CareerCast report on the top 10 most overrated and underrated jobs. Advertising account executives, senior corporate executives and public relations managers might have high appeal but difficulty breaking in to the profession, high stress levels and poor prospects are among the reasons these jobs made it on the overrated list.
The report suggests that individuals seeking great opportunities and high growth potential should consider the most underrated jobs. Market research analysts made the underrated list with an average annual salary of $60,300 and a projected hiring outlook of 32 percent – the highest projected hiring outlook in the underrated category.
On top of making (on average) more than overrated careers such as event coordinators and having a better job outlook than a career as a surgeon, traits such as the opportunity to make a difference and low stress levels make this underrated field more fulfilling in the long run.
Market researchers have long felt the pressure of being the underdog, but being listed as one of the top underrated jobs is far from a bad thing. “While these jobs may not attract as much attention, they can be more fulfilling than a high-stress, high-profile career,” said CareerCast Publisher Tony Lee, in a press statement. Other careers that made the underrated list: geologist, legal assistant, multimedia artist and veterinarian, just to name a few.
Find the full report and the top ten 10 overrated and underrated jobs here.
