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Whether you're a soon-to-be college grad or aservice reps 458,000 Computer support 420,000
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where to move on to. 10 Best Starting Salariesauditors 205,000 10 Companies With the Best
Software design & development $53,729Benefits (Based on retirement plans, strong
Consulting $49,781 Design/construction engineeringmedical coverage, premium subsidies by
$47,058 Financial/treasury analysis $45,596employers, disability options, group life insurance,
Accounting (private) $44,564 Accounting (public)accidental death and dismemberment coverage,
$41,039 Registered nurse $38,775 Sales $37,130medical and retirement packages for part-time
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Work Trust Index," a proprietary employeeAmerican Council of Life Insurers, Washington,
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Republic Bancorp Genentech Xilinx J. M. SmuckerCampus USA Credit Union, Gainesville, FL The
S. C. Johnson & Son Griffin Hospital Alston & BirdWashington Trust Company, Westerly, RI
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(Based 35 percent on potential for job growth, 35Glatfelter Insurance Group, York, PA Moran
percent on salary growth potential, 20 percent onTowing Corporation, New Canaan, CT Fremont
how many in the field hold a college degree, andCo-operative Produce Company, Fremont, MI 10
10 percent on freedom to be innovative andMost Dangerous Jobs (Based on fatality rate.)
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