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Techies still tops for compensation.
There are several industries that are looking more vigorously for qualified candidates, who may not even need a technical degree. For liberal arts students, marketing positions, such as software sales, are an excellent place to start a career. Health care and education are also always looking for strong, young candidates. Some of the more lucrative jobs, however, are in the cutting edge industries, like fiber optics. To ask a question about job hunting, click here .