Business View - October 2015 9
clients.” If you are seeking a profession with a good
outlook, low stress and a stable work environment,
consider one of CareerCast’s underrated profes-
sions. Accountant, environmental engineer and hu-
man resource manager may not be among the most
glamorous careers but they are fulfilling, meaning-
ful professions, placing them on CareerCast’s 2015
most underrated jobs list. Other jobs that made the
list are multimedia artist, geologist, civil engineer,
physiologist and veterinarian.
“The landscape for underrated jobs points to fa-
vorable hiring outlook in the coming years,” notes
Kensing. “While they may not attract much atten-
tion, these jobs are often lower stress and can be
high-paying.”
The overrated professions were chosen from the
Jobs Rated report’s list of 200 jobs for their inher-
ent stress, competition and industry volatility and
high job turnover. Underrated jobs were identified
for their favorable income and environment, and low
stress.
CAREERCAST'S MOST OVERRATED JOBS:
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Annual Median Salary: $115,750
Growth Outlook: 12%
ARCHITECT
Annual Median Salary: $73,090
Growth Outlook: 17%
ATTORNEY
Annual Median Salary: $113,350
Growth Outlook: 10%
BROADCASTER
Annual Median Salary: $29,790
Growth Outlook: 2%
EVENT COORDINATOR
Annual Median Salary: $45,810
Growth Outlook: 33%
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Annual Median Salary: $78,600
Growth Outlook: 19%
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Annual Median Salary: $95,450
Growth Outlook: 13%
SALES REPRESENTATIVE (WHOLESALE)
Annual Median Salary: $51,670
Growth Outlook: 9%
CAREERCAST'S MOST UNDERRATED JOBS:
ACCOUNTANT
Annual Median Salary: $63,550
Growth Outlook: 13%
CIVIL ENGINEER
Annual Median Salary: $79,340
Growth Outlook: 20%
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
Annual Median Salary: $80,890
Growth Outlook: 15%
GEOLOGIST
Annual Median Salary: $90,890
Growth Outlook: 16%
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Annual Median Salary: $99,720
Growth Outlook: 13%
MULTIMEDIA ARTIST
Annual Median Salary: $61,370
Growth Outlook: 6%
PHYSIOLOGIST
Annual Median Salary: $46,270
Growth Outlook: 19%
VETERINARIAN
Annual Median Salary: $84,460
Growth Outlook: 12%
