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Company executives in a variety of industries turn to management analysts for advice on how to enhance their company's people, processes, and technology. Whether in-house or as consultants, management analysts conduct interviews and crunch data to come up with policy recommendations.
Why it's great: The job is all about solving problems. "We're on the front lines of change as opposed to being in a back office where it's more of a grind and change is difficult," says management consultant Ken Fulmer.
Quality of life ratings:
Personal satisfaction: C | Benefit to society: B | Telecommuting: B | Low stress: A