PR manager, advertising account exec and event coordinator are among the most overrated jobs of 2015, according to a study by CareerCast.PR Careers Overrated
Fri., Sep. 25, 2015
By Greg Hazley
PR manager, advertising account exec and event coordinator are among the most overrated jobs of 2015, according to a study by CareerCast.The job site argues jobs like PR manager carry positive public perception but "a less attractive reality," according to online content editor Kyle Kensing.
CareerCast sets the annual median salary for PR managers at $95,450 with a growth outlook of only 13%.
Other overrated careers include attorney ($113,340, 10% growth), broadcaster ($29,790, 2%), and architect ($73,090, 17%).
Underrated careers include account ($63,550, 13%), environmental engineer ($80,890) and vet ($84,460, 12%).
Full report is at CareerCast.com.
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