What jobs are the most in-demand in 2023?
Here's our list of top jobs based
on the number of job postings on Indeed
and high earning potential.
Data engineer.
Data engineers work behind the scenes, ,
building infrastructure for databases,
monitoring existing systems and analyzing data.
This is an excellent career for someone
who enjoys working in a team and is
comfortable with a range of technology.
Many roles require a bachelor's degree
in applied math, computer science, physics,
or engineering.
A master's degree and additional certifications
could help you stand out in interviews.
Cloud engineer.
Cloud engineers are crucial to companies
with large IT platforms.
They are responsible for building and maintaining
the infrastructure of the cloud.
Successful engineers are fluent in programming, DevOps,
virtualization, and security.
How can you get started?
To land a job, you will need a degree in computer science
or engineering.
And many companies look for a master of Science degree.
Mental health nurse.
Psychiatric or mental health nurses
promote well-being through prevention and education.
They treat individuals diagnose illnesses,
and offer supportive care.
Successful nurses are empathetic and understanding
with good communication skills.
Before you can specialize in psychiatric,
you'll need to become a registered nurse
and acquire working hours.
From there, you can get specialty training
or complete an education program for advanced practice nursing.
Site reliability engineer.
Site reliability engineers or SRE,
bridge the gap between developers and IT.
Think of them as a proactive form of quality assurance.
SREs are detail oriented, strong communicators, who
build cohesion across teams.
Signs like the job for you.
You'll need a bachelor's degree in applied math, computer
science, or engineering.
Certifications for different programming languages
can be a major advantage in interviews.
Therapist.
Counselors and therapists specialize
in diagnosing and treating a range of mental health issues.
Since the pandemic, this role has
seen a huge increase in demand.
Great therapists are empathetic, strong listeners, who
can connect with people deeply.
If you're interested in becoming a counselor or a therapist,
you'll need a master's degree in either social work, psychology,
or family and marriage counseling.
Field supervisor.
Field supervisors manage projects on site,
handling staff schedules, delegating tasks,
performing inspections, and monitoring daily operations.
In addition to being organized, field supervisors
have to understand the equipment, processes
and legal regulations.
This role doesn't require a formal education,
but companies prefer candidates with a high school diploma
and/or certifications.
Field supervisors usually need to have
experience in leadership roles and project management.
Solar consultant.
Jobs in renewable energy sources like solar consultants
are rising in popularity.
They need many of the same qualities
as a sales rep like strong communication skills
and developing a deep understanding of their product.
A bachelor's degree is recommended but not required.
Experience a knowledge of solar energy systems
or experience in sales and marketing
are a major plus here in interviews.
Diversity and inclusion manager.
Diversity and inclusion managers help
businesses build more inclusive and positive workplaces.
They work closely with HR to develop inclusive company
practices.
Successful diversity managers are
great at building team cohesion and are
familiar with institutional psychology.
This role requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree
usually in human resources or business administration.
And a master's degree or advanced training
in conflict management is recommended.
Growth marketer.
Growth marketers focus on the customer base.
Growing it, retaining it, and building a brand.
Their goal is to maximize growth opportunities
at each stage of the funnel.
Great growth marketers need to be
skilled in A/B testing, analytics,
and digital marketing.
You'll need a bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
Experience in evaluating and developing marketing strategies
as key.
Chief of Staff.
A chief of staff works closely with the CEO
or other executives.
They support leadership strategy decisions
with admin support and organized action.
A great chief of staff has to be a strong collaborator.
You'll work across departments and may
manage a team of assistants.
Chief of staff's typically need a degree in business finance
or economics and a master's in business management
is recommended.
Listing agents.
Listing agents represent the Sellers rather than the buyers
in real estate transactions.
Successful listing agents understand their market
and region and may specialize in commercial luxury
or residential listings.
They need to be responsive and have strong negotiation skills.
If you're interested in becoming a listing agent,
you'll need to become licensed.
The certifications and tests vary from state to state.
So become familiar with your requirements.
Product design leads.
A product design lead develops products
from creation to being produced and marketed.
You will collaborate with a team and create a development
roadmap.
A skilled product designer is innovative, analytical,
and a clever problem solver.
Many have a bachelor's degree in industrial or product design,
and many are experienced in 3D modeling, computer,
aided design, engineering, material science,
and manufacturing.
Is 2023 your year to transition into one
of these high-demand roles?
Here are tips for navigating career transitions
from our career coaches.
One.
Do your research.
Understand the skills and experience needed.
Reach out to peers and learn as much
as you can before you apply.
Two.
Update your resume at Indeed profile.
Consider the hard and soft skills
you already have that would transition into this role.
And update your resume at Indeed profile to highlight
those skills to employers.
Three.
Network.
Reach out to your existing network
and share your career goals.
Connections can let you know about job opportunities
or give you insider information.
Four.
Look for training opportunities.
Look for programs or certifications
that could add specialties to your skill set.
You can also do internships or freelance work
to add to your experience.
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