Top 5 Jobs with Best Growth Prospects in 2013

#2. Public Relations Specialist:

This profession is probably the hottest career right now, in terms of employment opportunity and growth prospects. As per the bureau of labor statics this profession is projected to witness a growth rate of 21 percent in the coming decade. The growth of social media in public relations, as well as increasingly competitive business world that is evolving on a daily basis, are the driving factors behind the growth of this profession. In addition, the need of the companies to cultivate and maintain close relationships with the general public, as well as journalist, bloggers and other professions, is bound to propel this profession into the league of the most lucrative and sought after jobs in the world.

The minimum educational requirement for this profession is a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or advertising.

As per the PayScale website, the annual salary for a Public Relations Specialist is in the range of 2.0 lakh to 7.50 lakh.