Industry snapshot: Business and administration jobs

Human resources assistants

Average salary: $39,750

Demand: Fair. A down economy means fewer employees and less need for new human resources assistants. Companies hope to keep the best people with the strongest skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, good computer and interpersonal skills necessary, current knowledge of technology and legal issues.

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Human resources assistants Average salary: $39,750 Demand: Fair. A down economy means fewer employees and less need for new human resources assistants. Companies hope to keep the best people with the strongest skills. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, good computer and interpersonal skills necessary, current knowledge of technology and legal issues.