New Book Identifies Best Jobs for a Better World

Work isn't just about earning a paycheck. Many workers want to make a difference in the lives of others and their communities while still bringing home a hefty paycheck. Today there are more than a hundred exciting occupations in the world of work that let workers do just that, according to Laurence Shatkin, co-author of the newly released book 150 Best Jobs for a Better World.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) November 8, 2007 -- More and more of today's workers want to do more than just earn a paycheck. They want jobs that make a difference--in their communities, in the environment, and in the lives of people around them.

Everything from national tragedies such as September 11 to a growing "green movement" across the nation have influenced millions of people to dedicate a significant part of their lives-their careers-to making the world a better place to live.

"Some people throw up their hands and say, 'What can one person do to improve the world?' But others make plans to do what they can, however small, to contribute to improving the lives of others or the environment. And what better way than through work? After all, you're going to be devoting a major chunk of your life to your career. Why not use that time and energy in a way that makes the world a better place?" asks Laurence Shatkin, co-author of the newly-released book 150 Best Jobs for a Better World.

In the book, Shatkin helps readers discover meaningful jobs that do good for others and the world while still offering many rewards including good pay. They created a list of the best jobs for a better world based on an occupation's annual earnings, percent growth, and annual openings.

They also considered jobs that rated high on one or more of the following characteristics: value of Social Service, knowledge of Education and Training, knowledge of Fine Arts, knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry, knowledge of Public Safety and Security, and knowledge of Therapy and Counseling. The following ten occupations topped the list of best jobs for a better world:

1. Computer Security Specialists

Annual Earnings: $59,930

2. Teachers, Postsecondary

Annual Earnings: $53,590

3. Registered Nurses

Annual Earnings: $54,670

4. Physicians and Surgeons

Annual Earnings: $145,600

5. Dental Hygienists

Annual Earnings: $60,890

6. Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Annual Earnings: $61,730

7. Physician Assistants

Annual Earnings: $72,030

8. Physical Therapists

Annual Earnings: $63,080

9. Personal Finance Advisors

Annual Earnings: $63,500

10. Pharmacists

Annual Earnings: $89,820

150 Best Jobs for a Better World is available at all major bookstores and from the publisher (www.jist.com or 1.800.648.JIST). To speak with the authors, contact Natalie Ostrom.

JIST, America's Career Publisher, is a division of EMC/Paradigm Publishing and is the leading publisher of job search, career, occupational information, life skills and character education books, workbooks, assessments, videos and software.

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