The hottest jobs

Business 2.0 Magazine details the most in-demand professionals nationwide, and the cities where they're most coveted.

By Business 2.0 Magazine staff

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1. Computer programmer

Job category:* Computer programmers, software engineers, and network administrators

Help wanted! Atlanta, Washington, San Jose

Note: Based on percentage share of online want ads, October '06 to March '07.

Sources: Conference Board; Wanted Technologies

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