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1. Software developer (applications and systems software): 70,872 jobs added, 7 percent growth

2. Accountant and auditor: 37,123 jobs added, 3 percent growth

3. Market research analyst and marketing specialist: 31,335 jobs added, 10 percent growth

4. Computer systems analyst: 26,937 jobs added, 5 percent growth

5. Human resources, training and labor relations specialist: 22,773 jobs added, 5 percent growth

6. Network and computer systems administrator: 18,626 jobs added, 5 percent growth

7. Sales representative (wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific): 17,405 jobs added, 4 percent growth

8. Information security analyst, Web developer and computer network architect: 15,715 jobs added, 5 percent growth

9. Mechanical engineer: 13,847 jobs added, 6 percent growth

10. Industrial engineer: 12,269 jobs added, 6 percent growth

11. Computer programmer: 11,540 jobs added, 3 percent growth

12. Financial analyst: 10,016 jobs added, 4 percent growth

13. Public relations specialist: 8,541 jobs added, 4 percent growth

14. Logistician: 8,522 jobs added, 8 percent growth

15. Database administrator: 7,468 jobs added, 7 percent growth

16. Meeting, convention and event planner: 7,072 jobs added, 10 percent growth

17. Cost estimator: 6,781 jobs added, 3 percent growth

18. Personal financial adviser: 5,212 jobs added, 3 percent growth