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The Top Careers for 2023: These 20 Jobs Are In High Demand
Software developer tops the list according to US News, despite mass layoffs at companies like Meta, Salesforce and Amazon. For those looking for job security, consider health care.
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Software developer clinched the top spot of US News & World Report list of the best jobs of 2023, up from the number five spot last year — despite high-profile layoffs at major tech players like Meta Platforms Inc., Salesforce Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.
US News analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to rank jobs by hiring demand, growth, median salary, employment rate, future job prospects, stress level and work-life balance.