Professions have many qualities. These qualities can be measured and quantified. There are professions that are financially-rewarding, plainly fulfilling, come with a lot of perks and privileges, competitive, with steady job growth or even sexy.

So, what are sexy jobs? Do they refer to professions that necessitate a flawless physical appearance to stand out from competition? Well, not really. For jobs, qualities that define sexy vary each year depending on what companies and career professionals consider sexy. This year, caring for others is considered sexy, may they be ensuring public safety or maintaining personal well-being.

Here are the top 10 sexiest jobs in 2008 based on the new survey conducted by Salary.com:

1. Firefighter
2. Personal trainer
3. CEO
4. Bartender
5. Nurse
6. Photographer
7. Pilot
8. Surgeon
9. Cowboy
10. Soldier/Military

If anyone above tickles your fancy, now is the time to try it out.