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Current Job Trends - January 2017

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What are the hottest jobs on the market?  Featured below are the fastest growing industries and a handful of the occupations that are in high demand right now, reflecting various levels of experience and education. 

 


For students working towards an Associate’s degree, it could be useful to consider the level of growth you’d like in your career as you decide whether to pursue further education.

Not surprisingly, the majority of the high demand positions require a Bachelor’s or advanced degree.  However, there are a number of top occupations that prioritize experience, some combined with an Associate’s degree or other certification.



 

Healthcare

Occupations in Healthcare remain strong, in particular for Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Pharmacists, and Occupational Therapists.

 

College Degree Optional:  For those without a Bachelor’s degree but willing to train and be certified Nurses, Radiologic Technologists and Medical Records Technicians scored big.




 

Technology

Job seekers who have gained an advanced skill in technology have a major advantage.  More IT professionals, such as Network & Systems Administrators and Security Analysts, will be needed to maintain systems and handle growing issues of cyber security and business compliance.

 

Randstad HR and Staffing reported the jobs in highest demand in the US in 2016.  Careers that link a traditionally distinct role with digital technology, data or engineering are particularly popular.  Some hybrid positions include healthcare and IT, human resources and operations, and anything coupled with data sciences.  As technology pervades most sectors and the skills needed in many fields are changing rapidly, the demand is high for candidates who can keep pace with technological advancements.   Various kinds of engineers will enjoy broad opportunities, even in industries such as in healthcare and entertainment   (Forbes, 2016). 

 

In addition, social media and marketing will continue to surge. Successful candidates in the growing internet marketing and social media industry should possess “experience, advanced education, and strong technical or creative skills.”  (Vault Report, 2014).

Other active areas in digital technology include software application development and virtual gaming.  

 

College degree optional:  Software development, Systems Analyst and User Support Specialist.  While a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, generally these positions require just

an Associate’s degree and prioritize experience.  

 

Other Top Occupations

Besides the ever-expanding Technology and Healthcare sectors, there are occupations in marketing, accounting, financial and office administrative services that also have a strong showing.  Here are some of the top titles: 

 

Financial Manager

Marketing Manager

Sales Manager

Accountant

Human Resources Generalist

Administrative Assistant

Customer Service

 

To read descriptions of these positions and detailed data on wage averages, training and education, work environment, outlook, and more, go to www.bls.gov/ooh. Type the job title into the search bar, and get informed! 

 

So your chosen career isn’t listed among the “hot” jobs of the year?  Now what?

Remember, the economy changes, as do desired skills. Knowing the current job market is just one factor along your career path.  Most importantly, look at your overall objectives for your daily work and find ways to gain experience and excel in your field, regardless of trends.

The Career Advisors in Room C-102 can help you plan your success!  Make an appointment today.

 

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BurningGlass.com (Analysis of 3,443 information technology jobs which require an associate degree and 0 to 2 years of experience, 05/21/2015 – 05/17/2016).

 


                                                                                                                           ~Tai Yee Ho
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