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Boston Jobs


Although Boston is one of the oldest cities in US, it is home to a variety of innovative companies and institutions. Over 100 colleges and universities are located in the Greater Boston area including Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston University, Boston College and Northeastern University.

Many technology and biotechnology companies also offer many of the Boston jobs available including EMC Corp, Analog Devices, Merck & Co., Millipore, Genzyme, and Biogen Idec.

Over the years these companies have continued to create hundreds of thousands of Boston jobs attracting workers from all over the country to the Boston region.


Boston's most recession proof jobs

As the economy continues to change most Bostonians look to Boston jobs that can provide stability. According to our proprietary data, the following Boston jobs prevailed as the most recession proof according to our most recent report:

  • Account/Customer Support
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Nursing
  • Medical Administrative Services
  • Higher Education (Faculty)
For a complete copy of the report, definitions of the Boston jobs described above and the methodology please click here: Recession Proof Jobs Report.
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We have a Broad Spectrum of Jobs in Boston - Key Areas Include:
Professional accountants, auditors, tax specialists, and accounting support staff.
Administrative assistants, executive assistants, office/facilities managers, and receptionists. Legal administrative professions are covered in the Legal group. Medical administrative staff are covered in the Medical group.
Project managers, management consultants, C-level operations managers, business analysts, including those responsible for data analysis, as well as policy researchers.
Scientists, researchers, and laboratory staff primarily focused on quality assurance/control, the clinical development process, and bio-tech research.
Computer engineers and IT professionals, including software developers, system administrators, network and telecom engineers, DBAs, semiconductor engineers, testers, and help desk staff.
Trade professionals such as carpenters, construction managers, equipment technicians, HVAC installers, welders, oil/gas production workers, and also building engineers, custodians, and landscapers.
Account/customer support representatives and managers, call center managers specializing in workforce management, and technical customer support representatives.
Administrators, professors, teachers, librarians, researchers, and also corporate trainers.
Professional engineers specializing in civil, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering, also includes architects, CAD designers, interior designers, and defense-related systems engineers.
Hotel and restaurant managers and staff, as well as travel, spa, and audio/visual associates.
HR generalists, recruiters, HRIS analysts, HR managers, benefits managers, and labor relations managers.
Insurances sales and service associates, including claims, underwriting, and actuarial/risk specialists.
Logistics, distribution, procurement, and supply chain professionals as well as warehouse workers, truck drivers, and production/manufacturing workers.
Marketing, advertising, and media buying professionals, including webmasters and graphic artists.
Medical professionals and staff, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, counselors/social workers, records clerks, and hospital/practice administrators.
Retail sales associates, cashiers, store/district/regional managers, and also auditors, buyers, merchandise planning, and loss prevention specialists.
Sales professionals, including sales representatives, business developers (lead generation), sales and operations managers, and sales engineers. Retail managers and staff are covered in the Retail group.
Here is a sample of top jobs in Boston
Location: Boston, MA
Description: HarbourVest raises capital from unaffiliated organizations and manages that capital on behalf of tho...
Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Worcester, MA
Description: Company:     Rand Whitney Packaging Corp    Position Title:    Production Manager    Department:    ...
Job Title: Program Director
Location: Westboro, MA
Description: Program DirectorPOSITION: Program DirectorJOB LOCATION: Westboro, MAPROGRAM: Kennedy SchoolSALARY:  ...