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About This Report
The data in this report are collected from the Rate Your Job form. People rate their jobs on scale one to five where one is worst and five is best. One of the questions we ask is: "How difficult your job is?". Displayed below are the results based on the answers submitted by our users.

= 1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5

Comparison by Industry

Which insdusty holds the most difficult careers? Listed below is the comparison by industry. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Industry	Rating
Personal and Household Services	2.56
Waste Management	2.7
Security / Surveillance / Law Enforcement	2.79
Office Automation / Equipment - Stationery	2.8
Staffing / Employment Agencies	2.8
Management / Consulting Services	2.88
Accounting / Auditing Services	2.91
Recruitment and Placement Firm	2.92
Industrial Products / Heavy Machinery	2.93
Telecommunications Services / Information Media	2.95
Printing and Publishing	2.95
Hospitality	2.96
Petroleum / Oil and Gas / Chemicals / Petro-Chemicals	2.96
Banking	2.97
Construction	2.97
Energy	2.99
Manufacturing	2.99
Architectural / Design Services	2.99
Gems / Jewellery	3
Engineering Services	3.01
Legal Services	3.02
Information Technology / Information Systems	3.02
Healthcare Services	3.03
Business Services	3.03
Electricity / Gas / Water	3.03
Food / Beverage Production	3.03
Transport / Postal / Storage / Warehousing	3.04
Metals / Minerals / Steel / Iron	3.04
Government / Military	3.05
Pharma / Biotech / Clinical Research	3.05
Mining / Forestry / Fishing	3.06
Automotive	3.06
Financial Services	3.06
Electronics	3.07
Beauty and Fitness	3.08
Courier / Transportation / Freight / Warehousing	3.09
Professional / Scientific / Technical Services	3.1
Shipping	3.1
Retail	3.1
Insurance	3.11
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations	3.11
Nonprofit Organizations	3.12
Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Dairy	3.12
Education / Training / Teaching	3.14
Media / Publishing / Broadcasting	3.15
Restaurant / Food Services / Accommodation / Catering	3.16
Entertainment / Music / Film	3.16
Medical Devices and Supplies	3.18
Travel / Transportation / Tourism	3.18
Textiles / Garments / Accessories / Fashion / Clothing	3.19
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace	3.2
Hotels	3.23
Wholesale Trade / Import / Export	3.24
Rental Services	3.25
Performing and Fine Arts	3.25
Real Estate and Property Management	3.27
Public Administration and Safety	3.28
Administrative / Support Services	3.29
Sports	3.33

Most Diffcult Jobs

Listed below are the jobs that are the most difficult as reported by our users. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Job Title	Rating
Chartered Accountant	2.29
Customer Service Trainer	2.33
Branch Manager	2.38
Professor - Special Education	2.4
Site engineer	2.4
Quality Improvement Coordinator	2.4
Facilities / Project Manager	2.4
Room Reservations Manager	2.4
Drug Safety / Medical Information Specialist	2.43
Loan Processor	2.43

Communications Specialist	2.5
Reservations Sales Agent	2.5
Food Service Sales	2.5
HRIS Supervisor	2.5
Equipment Engineering Manager	2.5
Linux Administrator	2.5
Reporter	2.5
Secretary ( CEO )	2.57
Branch Manager Assistant	2.6
Chief Information Security Officer	2.6
Assistant Director	2.8
Petroleum Geologist	2.6
Facilities Manager	2.6
Distribution Manager	2.6
Geotechnical Engineer	2.6
Assistant Manager	2.6
Delivery Driver	2.6
Network Technician	2.63
Systems Architect	2.64
Project Engineer	2.64
Service Manager	2.67
Medical Scientist	2.67
History Teacher	2.67
Compensation Analyst	2.67
Product Engineer	2.68
Mine Engineer	2.69
Auditor ( external )	2.7
ERP / CRM - Technical Consultant	2.7
Network Administrator	2.71
Corporate Director	2.71
Managing Director	2.71
VB Developer	2.71
Security Analyst	2.71
Power Plant Operations Manager	2.73
Banking Operations Department Manager	2.73
Environmental Engineer	2.75
Marketing Analyst	2.75
Risk Analyst	2.75
Police Officer	2.75
Product Development	2.75
Chef ( Executive )	2.75
Engineer	2.75
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer	2.77
Electrical Engineering Manager	2.78
Business Systems Analyst	2.78
Architectural Manager	2.78
Data Analyst	2.78
Project Manager	2.78
Technical Manager	2.78
Product Development Engineer	2.78
Loan Business Development Officer	2.8
Security Guard	2.8
Automotive Parts Supplier	2.8
Project Planner	2.8
Assistant School Principal	2.8
Auditor ( internal )	2.8
Technical Sales	2.8
Project Manager	2.8
Private Banker	2.82
Pipeline Technician	2.82
Production Manager	2.82
Legal Advisor	2.82
Engineer	2.82
Telecommunications Manager	2.83
Biomedical Engineering Technician	2.83
Legal Services Manager	2.83
Commercial Real Estate Manager	2.83
Translator	2.83
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect	2.83
Production Engineer	2.83
Electrician	3.29
Public Relations Specialist	2.83
Supply Chain Manager	2.83
Security Officer	2.83
Quantity Surveyors	2.83
Chemistry Teacher	2.83
Police Patrol Officer	2.83
Business Process Consultant	2.84
Assistant Operations Manager	2.85
Aerospace Engineer	2.85
Business Analyst	2.85
Attorney	2.85
Call Centre Representative	2.86
Foreman	2.86
Tax Manager	2.86
Financial Analysis Manager	2.86
Food Server	2.86
Chief Executive Officer	2.86
Nurse	2.86
Consultant	2.86
Investment Analyst	2.86
Call Center Quality Analyst	2.86
Purchasing Manager	2.87
Credit Analyst	2.88
Call Center Representative	2.88
Management Consultant	2.88
Goods Manufacturing Practices	2.88
Consultant	2.88
Business Analyst	2.88
Quality Assurance Manager	2.88
Export Services Manager	2.89
Field Engineer - Construction	2.89
Cook	2.89
Quality Specialist	2.89
Chef	2.9
Equipment Engineer	2.9
Design Engineer	2.9
Sales Manager	2.91
Call Centre Manager	2.91
Architect	2.91
Production Manager	2.92
Safety Engineer	2.92
Area Manager	2.92
Technical Consultant	2.92
Financial Analyst	2.92
Truck Driver	2.92
Business Consultant	2.92
Financial Controller	2.92
Accounting Assistant	2.93
Market Development Manager	2.93
Mechanical Engineering Manager	2.93
Computer Technician	2.93
Project Engineer	2.94
Development Manager	2.94
Executive Director	2.94
Java Developer	2.95
Financial Manager	2.95
Financial Assistant	2.95
Manufacturing Manager	2.95
Zone Manager	2.95
Chemist	2.95
Supervisor	2.95
Project Manager	2.95
Business Development	2.95
Electrical Engineering Manager	2.96
Import / Export Manager	2.96
Buyer	2.96
Vice President	2.96
Office Coordinator	2.96
General Manager	2.97
Account Manager	2.97
Process Engineer	2.97
C# Developer	2.98
Sales Representative	2.99
Marketing Advisor	3
Regional Manager	3
Construction Manager	3
Geologist	3
Relationship Manager	3
Clinical Research Associate	3
Physical Therapist	3
Dispatcher	3
Project Leader	3
Financial Adviser	3
Claims Adjuster	3
Communications Associate	3
Biologist	3
Project Coordinator	3
Field Engineer	3
Ramp Agents	3
Assistant Manager / Estimator	3
Market Research Manager	3
Mental Health Counselor	3
Assembly Engineering Technician	3
Marine Engineer	3
Construction Estimator	3
Purchasing Manager	3
Contract Specialist	3
Group Branch Manager	3
Insurance Analyst	3
Compensation Manager	3
Auditing Manager	3
Flash Developer	3
Windows System Administrator	3
Hotel Manager	3
Employee Development Specialist	3
Import Logistics Specialist	3
Land Surveyor	3
Credit Manager	3
Business Analyst	3
Clerk	3
Transportation Engineer	3
Maintenance Electrician	3
Accountant	3.01
IT Manager	3.01
Marketing Manager	3.02
Civil Engineer	3.04
Travel Agent and Tour Guide	3.05
Software Support Engineer	3.05
Developer / Programmer (General)	3.06
Controller	3.06
Purchasing Assistant	3.06
Regional Director	3.06
Telecommunications Engineer	3.07
Construction Supervisor	3.07
General Maintenance Worker	3.07
VB.NET Developer	3.07
Maintenance Engineer	3.07
Network Engineer	3.07
Secretary	3.08
CAD Drafter	3.08
Customer Care Representative	3.08
Marketing Specialist	3.08
Recruiter	3.09
Construction Project Manager	3.09
Information Services Consultant	3.09
Branch Manager	3.09
Mechanical Engineer	3.1
Technician	3.1
Academic Advisor	3.1
Client Service Representative	3.1
Human Resources Manager	3.1
HVAC Engineering	3.11
Systems Analyst	3.11
Customer Service Manager	3.11
Dentist	3.11
Database Administrator	3.11
Materials Management Supervisor	3.11
C++ Developer	3.11
Architectural Designer	3.11
Systems Consultant	3.11
Production Executive	3.11
Accounting Manager	3.11
Construction Coordinator	3.13
Quality Control Supervisor	3.13
Pilot	3.13
Art Director	3.13
Compliance Specialist	3.13
Brand Marketing	3.13
Organizational Development Consultant	3.13
Administrative Manager	3.13
Electrical Engineer	3.13
Project Manager	3.13
System Administrator	3.13
Human Resources Assistant Manager	3.13
Recruiting Manager	3.13
Administrative Assistant	3.14
Architectural Drafter	3.14
Quality Control Analyst	3.14
Product Marketing Manager	3.15
Facilities Maintenance Manager	3.15
Sales Consultant	3.16
Benefits Administrator	3.17
Administrative Director	3.17
Applications Systems Specialist	3.17
Bartender	3.17
Risk Manager	3.17
Accounts Manager	3.17
Pharmacist	3.17
Records Clerk	3.17
Materials Engineer	3.17
Secretary ( Management Support )	3.17
Manufacturing Engineer	3.17
Legal Assistant	3.17
Chief Information Technology Officer	3.18
Customer Service Representative	3.18
Event Marketing	3.18
Designer	3.18
Brand Manager	3.19
IT Support	3.19
Sales Assistant	3.19
Senior Field Service Engineer	3.2
HRIS Manager	3.2
Call Center Team Leader	3.2
Professor - Foreign Languages	3.2
Government Affairs Representative	3.2
Marketing Assistant	3.2
Professor - Education	3.2
Security Specialist	3.2
Medical Administrator	3.2
Quality Manager	3.2
Software Architect	3.21
Accounts Payable Clerk	3.21
Web Developer	3.22
Quality Assurance Engineer	3.22
Secretary ( Executive )	3.22
Electronics Technician	3.22
Manufacturing Engineer	3.22
Restaurant Manager	3.23
Customer Service Team Leader	3.23
Retail Store Sales Person	3.23
Chief Operating Officer	3.24
Civil Engineer	3.24
Creative Director	3.25
Organizational Development Manager	3.25
Graphic Designer	3.25
Videographer	3.25
Financial Accountant	3.25
Telecommunications Analyst	3.26
Automotive Sales	3.27
Industrial Engineer	3.27
Computer Teacher	3.27
Employment Services Coordinator	3.27
Help Desk Support	3.28
Public Relations Manager	3.29
Personal Assistant	3.29
Professor - English	3.29
Assembly Foreman	3.29
Interior Designer	3.29
Quality Manager	3.29
Market Research Analyst	3.3
PHP Developer	3.3
Area Director	3.31
Executive Assistant	3.31
Office Manager	3.31
Customer Service Executive	3.32
Accounting Clerk	3.32
Assembly Supervisor	3.33
Trainer	3.33
Child Care Worker	3.33
Senior Oracle Developer	3.33
Web Designer	3.33
Software Engineer	3.33
Farmer	3.33
Testing Technician	3.33
Biomedical Engineer	3.33
Air Traffic Controllers	3.33
Retail Store Manager	3.33
Environmental Manager	3.33
Multimedia Designer	3.33
Advisor	3.33
Transportation / Shipping Supervisor	3.36
Payroll Supervisor	3.36
Accounts Receivable Clerk	3.36
Mechanic	3.38
Credit and Loans Officers	3.38
Inventory Control Manager	3.4
Financial Assistant	3.4
Bookkeepers	3.4
Clerk ( Inquiry and Admissions )	3.4
ERP Project Manager	3.4
Development Coordinator	3.4
Pricing Assistant	3.4
Laboratory Technician	3.42
Print Production Manager	3.43
Receptionist	3.43
Electric and Gas Operations Manager	3.43
Internal Auditor	3.43
Relationship Manager	3.43
Teller	3.43
Assistant Retail Store Manager	3.45
Inspection Supervisor	3.5
Advertising Manager	3.5
Photographer	3.5
Waiter	3.54
Security Manager	3.57
Accounts Payable Manager	3.6
HVAC Mechanic	3.6
Electromechanical Technician	3.6
Direct Sales Representative	3.6
Help Desk Manager	3.63
Cleaner	3.75
Tester	3.78
Driver	3.8
Accounts Receivable Manager	3.8
Flight Attendant	3.8
Cashier	3.83
Media Producer	4

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Most Difficult Domains

Listed below is the difficulty comparison by domain. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Job Category	Rating
Environmental	2.76
Counseling	2.78
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining	2.85
Bilingual	2.88
Business Planning	2.9
Legal	2.9
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology	2.92
Public Relations	2.93
Banking	2.94
Construction / Building / Installation	2.94
Import and Export	2.96
Science	2.96
Executive and Management	3
Factory and Manufacturing	3
Care Giving and Child Care	3
Fashion and Apparel	3
Architecture	3.01
Engineering	3.02
Health and Medical	3.02
Telecommunication	3.02
Information Technology	3.02
Sales Retail and Wholesale	3.03
Teaching / Education	3.03
Accounting and Finance	3.03
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire	3.04
Purchasing and Inventory	3.05
Quality Control and Compliance	3.05
Publishing and Printing	3.05
Real Estate	3.06
Electrical and Electronics Trades	3.06
Marketing	3.06
Customer Service and Call Center	3.07
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense	3.08
Facilities / Maintenance / Repair	3.09
Food /Hospitality / Tourism / Catering	3.1
Insurance	3.1
Government and Defence	3.11
Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers	3.11
Human Resources	3.12
Automotive	3.13
Fundraising and Non Profit	3.16
Administration / Reception / Secretarial	3.18
Gardening / Farming / Fishing	3.19
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment	3.26
Advertising / Grapic Design / Event Management	3.27
Cleaning and Housekeeping	3.47
Independent Jobs	3.63
Photography	3.71
Fitness / Hair / Beauty	3.73
Pet Care	3.88
Recreation and Sports	3.89