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Online job portal CareerCast came up with a list of the top jobs for 2012 based on factors such as work environment, stress, physical demands and hiring outlook.

200 jobs were ranked according to results of surveys conducted.

Given the tumultuous global economy and recent boom in social media, it's not surprising which jobs are among the top 10 for 2012.

Software engineering is considered the top job of 2012, with actuary work coming in second. Jobs like human resource manager and occupational therapist also made the list.

According to CareerCast, these jobs have great pay, good working environments and demand for these skills is high.

Click on the pictures below to find out which are the 10 best jobs for 2012. Quoted figures are salaries in the US.

Top 10 jobs of 2012 Click on thumbnail to view

Find out more at: http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated

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