As we start June of 2021, pandemic restrictions are lightening and normalcy is returning to the workplace. Things are starting to look up for the economy!
Although the economy and job market are still recovering from the pandemic, many industries have grown rapidly despite hardships due to COVID. With industries continuing to grow and entire new companies sprouting up, the job market looks completely different than it did a year ago.
If you are considering a career pivot or just curious about current employment trends, here is our write up of the top 10 in demand jobs for 2021. This data was all collected from LinkedIn’s recent employment research. All data is linked at the end of the article if you would like to learn more.
1. Front-line eCommerce Workers
Throughout the pandemic, how many times have you ordered a package from Amazon, or a meal through Grubhub or Doordash? I imagine quite a few times! eCommerce and delivery services are the new normal.
Now that many commercial enterprises have converted to digital platforms, front-line eCommerce workers are at the forefront of many industries. From Amazon Drivers, to Doordash Dashers, to Instacart Shoppers, these workers are putting in long hours to make sure that everyone gets what they need when they need it.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 73%
Jobs Currently Available: Over 400,000
As these businesses continue to grow, workers are needed at a rapid pace. These hardworking individuals take the spot for the top in-demand job for 2021.
2. Loan Experts
With the increasingly competitive housing market, loan experts are now in short supply across the U.S. Although this trade was highly sought after before the pandemic, now hiring rates have skyrocketed over the past year.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 59%
If you work in financial administration with an emphasis on loan management or underwriting, the job outlook is extremely bright for 2021 and beyond!
The real estate market in particular will provide you with many opportunities for growth.
3. Healthcare Administration and Support
With the ongoing pandemic, healthcare professionals have been working hard to keep us safe and healthy. Although one may think that nurses and direct healthcare staff are in the most demand, data shows that supportive staff are actually needed more currently.
Due to the rapid increase in healthcare needs across the country, supporting and administrative roles in healthcare are now in high demand. This includes everything from Dental Assistants to Pharmaceutical Technicians.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 34%
If you have strong administrative and computer skills, pivoting into healthcare may be a wise decision as we enter a post-pandemic economy.
You may not directly see the efforts of these assistants and administrators, but they are key to making sure everyone continues to stay safe and healthy during these difficult times.
4. Business and Sales Administrators
Although some industries have declined during the pandemic, businesses around the world have had to change and adapt to a new digital landscape. Business and sales developers continue to be highly sought after in the growing digital commerce landscape.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 45%
With the rise of digital platforms during the pandemic, sales administrators that are adapting to online processes will be the most successful.
E-commerce sales professionals in particular have a unique vantage point in a post-pandemic economy.
5. Diversity Experts
Throughout 2020 and 2021, many organizations have had an awakening regarding diversity and inclusion policies. Given this newfound and needed realization, many companies are placing a new emphasis on diversity in 2021 and years to come.
Diversity experts help multiple industries to manage issues on inclusion and help to bring new voices and ideas to the forefront of a company.
Year Date to Hire Increase: 90%
If you are skilled in community outreach and have a passion for making sure all voices are heard, diversity is a rapidly growing field where you can help create noticeable change in various industries.
6. Digital Marketing Managers
As more and more businesses continue to grow and thrive online, digital marketers are becoming a key role in many different industries. Whether it be social media, e-commerce, or seo tactics, marketing managers are helping businesses make the transition to an ever changing digital world.
If you are creative or work in digital business, digital marketing may be an ideal career pivot in a post-pandemic workplace.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 33%
With the ongoing rise of e-commerce during the global pandemic, marketing managers will be sought after for many years to come.
7. Nurses
On the front-line of the pandemic, nurses continue to care for and help all of us get back on our feet. This profession has been one of the most important throughout the pandemic, and it will continue to be long after COVID.
As seen in the news recently, nurses are heavily sought after by many different healthcare industries at the moment. As nursing is a skilled trade and a labor shortage is occurring, demand and pay are both extremely high for anyone that is looking for work in the profession.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 30%
If you have a passion for helping others and are looking for a field that is always growing, nursing may be worth considering. Nurses were the backbone that helped us get through the pandemic, and it may be inspiring for others to contribute to the industry!
8. Education Professionals
While nurses helped to keep everyone healthy throughout the pandemic, teachers had the incredibly difficult job of pioneering mass virtual education. As a result of the pandemic, education workers continue to be highly sought after by public and private institutions.
Although teachers are mainly included in this bracket, hiring of private tutors and education assistants also increased drastically throughout 2020.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 20%
Teachers proved that they are an extremely important asset throughout the pandemic, and this trend will continue to develop throughout the next few years.
9. Digital Content Creators
Many of us were confined to TikTok and Netflix during lock-down. As the number of people stuck at home in front of digital screens increased, the demand for digital content grew.
Although it may seem a bit strange, digital content creators across multiple platforms are slated for the ninth most in-demand job of 2021.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 49%
From blogging, to YouTube, to Instagram curation, content creation is a field that is growing heavily by the day. If you are a digital creator looking for a new industry, content creators are highly sought after right now.
10. Career and Life Coaches
For many of us, the coronavirus pandemic completely changed career, life, and, personal plans. Given the complete disruption that many have faced, career and life coaches are stepping up to give some much needed support during a difficult time.
Career coaches are helping many workers pivot into new careers, and life coaches are assisting with getting us all back on track emotionally.
Year to Date Hire Increase: 51%
If helping people makes you happy, consider pivoting to a coaching career!
If you are interested in learning more about these statistics check out these sources!
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Industry Employment Projections
LinkedIn: Jobs on the Rise for 2021
The Muse: Types of Jobs That Are In Demand
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