10 booming jobs and how to get them

Demand for biomedical engineers is projected to grow a whopping 72% between 2008 and 2018. What other careers on Money and PayScale.com's list of America's best jobs will see big opportunities, and what do hiring managers look for?

Environmental health employees at Triumvirate Environmental handle hazardous waste and dangerous chemicals, all in a day's work.

"It's a little bit of a dirty job," says Mike Spinale, director of human resources and training at Triumvirate Environmental.

Environmental health employees at the Somerville, Mass.-based company are responsible for a vast array of compliance services, from hazardous waste disposal to lab inspections.

For those who can hack it, the position can be a starting point to a successful career in environmental health and safety.

"For our company, we're looking more at soft skills, like leadership and emotional intelligence," says Spinale. "I love when I interview someone and they have no qualms about hard work, long hours, matched with a positive attitude."

Job candidates must be willing to work their way up and pay their dues. "My biggest turn off is when someone wants to be a manager," he says.

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