Best Jobs in the World

How do you define the term 'best jobs in the world'? Well, for many of us, jobs that pay well, are secure even in times of recession, provide ample growth opportunities in the future and offer favorable working conditions with no stress at all, will be termed as the ideal career opportunities. Below is a list of some of the best jobs in America, which more or less combine all these criteria.

List of Best Jobs in the World

• Mathematician
• Statistician
• Biologist
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Sociologist
• Historian
• Accountant
• Meteorologist
• Motion Picture Editor
• Paralegal Assistant
• Astronomer
• Actuary
• Software Engineer
• Philosopher
• Parole Officer
• Industrial Designer
• Economist
• Computer Programmer
• Physicist
• Medical Laboratory Technician

Out of these top 20 best jobs in the world, some are explained in detail for you, to get a better idea of the job profile as well as the educational requirements to enter that particular field.

Historian
To get into this profession, a person needs to have had formal training of history in his college or at graduate school level. To become a historian, a person should possess excellent skills in writing, research as well as in critical thinking. A historian can work in a number of fields ranging from the education sector (as a teacher/professor) to the corporate sector (maintaining company's history and old records) to museums and libraries. Historians can even enter the writing field by publishing books on history. The main job of a historian is to analyze historical information from previous eras and then maintain written records of it.

Astronomer
The main job of an astronomer is to apply his knowledge of physics and math to solve various problems in areas like space flight, navigation, weather forecasting, satellite communication and also to develop techniques to record astronomical data and new findings. To get into research or to work as a teacher in this field, a person needs to have a doctorate in physics or a related field. To get an industry job, a master's degree is enough. To enter this recession proof career, a person should have good mathematical, analytical, writing and problem solving skills with a keen interest in exploring new things.

Sociologist
A sociologist's job is to study the human behavior by observing group interaction, conducting research and by undertaking studies. A sociologist generally specializes in one field, like some may research political organizations, some may research tribal groups while others may research religious groups. To become a sociologist, a person needs to have a master's degree or a doctorate. A sociologist can work as a teacher/professor or can undertake research projects or he may work as a policy analyst and study the various policies initiated by the government. A person entering this profession should have a good knowledge of interview techniques, statistical and survey methods as well as a good ability to analyze, gather and interpret data.

Accountant
According to the law, to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), along with a bachelor's/master's degree in accounting or any related filed, a person needs to pass a national level test for accountants. Considered one of the hot careers for the next 10 years, an accountant's main job is to write a company's financial reports. He has to make sure that the company is financially stable and that the taxes are paid properly. An accountant may also offer services such as investment planning, budget analysis and some legal services.

Biologist
It is the biologists job to study and explore the relationship between the environment and living beings. There are many sub fields in this profession in which a person can specialize such as one can opt to become an aquatic biologist, biochemist, botanist, physiologist, zoologist, biophysicist and microbiologist. A person needs to have a master's degree as well as a doctoral degree to get into this profession.

To get into any of these best jobs in the world, proper career planning has to be done right after high school as all of these professions require a graduate/postgraduate/doctoral degree. So, if you are willing to work hard after spending years studying, then these recession proof jobs are ideal for you.