What is it that makes some jobs better than others? Is it all about salary or is it more about opportunities for advancement? Or maybe the key to finding the best job is as simple as doing something you love. According to U.S. News and World Reports, job market outlook, job satisfaction, training difficulty, prestige and pay were the most important factors used in selecting the “top jobs for 2008.” In addition to these five job elements, you might also want to consider a career in a field that is “recession proof.” Due to the current state of the economy, we have also included jobs from CareerBuilder.com’s article “Is Your Job Recession-Proof?” in our list of the top jobs for 2008.

