Career Trends: Are They Important?

In short, the answer is YES! So what exactly is a career trend? A career trend can be defined as a pattern or direction in the job market that shows how people are working, what employers are looking for, and which jobs are growing.

Why are career trends important?

Understanding career trends is a part of your career exploration and development. This gives you an opportunity to strategize and plan your future career accordingly. Instead of applying for random jobs, this provides information to work with where you can match your skills to in-demand job industries. Students can learn about core competencies and skills employers are looking for. This gives you an opportunity to build on those skills while you’re in school, whether that’s in your classes, through part-time jobs or internships opportunities, or personal projects. KCC students also have access to upskilling opportunities through sites like The Forage, and free access to LinkedIn Learning.

Keeping up with career trends provides insight into which jobs are growing and which ones are declining, giving you an idea of which careers to consider and which ones to avoid. Going into careers with significant or stable growth can better secure your financial future. In contrast, going into a career that is declining or that has high potential to phase out, can put you at risk for layoff and unemployment down the line. Getting early knowledge on jobs that are on the rise can also help with determining your college major, which classes to take, as well organizations to join and internships to apply for.

Current careers on the rise include those in the health industry, green energy, technology, and more. Want information on the fasting growing careers? Check out this list from the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more.

https://collegepossible.org/news/why-early-career-exploration-matters-and-how-college-possible-supports-students-futures/

https://www.icevonline.com/blog/3-reasons-why-career-exploration-is-important

https://career.io/career-advice/employment-trends

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