Jobs in Demand for 2024

Whether you’re a student trying to choose a major, a stay-at-home parent rejoining the workforce, or a professional wanting to make a job change—the choices we have these days can seem overwhelming. How savvy are you on which career fields are truly in demand? And what do you do if you’re not interested in those jobs? Here’s our breakdown of jobs with a bright and secure outlook for 2024 and beyond:

Jobs that rank as "in-demand" on multiple lists for 2024 are linked in this blog, but if you had to choose one career field to pursue in 2024, Healthcare is one of the most secure choices. 

Nearly all jobs are in demand, there is a wide range of roles to consider, and they don’t all require medical degrees. Some healthcare careers that are in-demand include Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Anesthetists, Physician’s Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Industrial Psychologists, Veterinarians, Genetic Counselors, Dental Hygienists, and Ultrasound Technicians. Medical administrative roles rank highly too with roles like Medical and Health Services Managers, Community Health Workers, Medical Records Managers, Wellness Coordinators, and Medical Coders. 

Other career fields projected to be in-demand for 2024 and beyond include:

• Personal Care & Service Occupations: Home Health Aids, Personal Care Aids, and Caregivers  
• Social Services Occupations: Mental Health Counselors, Therapists, and Social Workers
• Technology: Software Developers, Computer Information Systems Managers, Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, Data Scientists, and IT Managers
• Labor: Stockers & Order Fillers, General Laborers, Truck Drivers, Construction Workers
• Finance: Financial Managers, Actuaries, and Statisticians
• Business: Operations Managers, Marketing Research Analysts, Sales Managers, Management Analysts  
• Engineering: Mechanical Engineers
• Other: Attorneys and Chefs

If you're passionate about a career that isn't considered "in-demand" that's great too. Passion and dedication are great motivators. With hard work and a smart strategy, you can make a great career for yourself in just about any field. If you need advice on how to do that, or on how to make a job change in general, we can help!

Our career coaches are experts at all things related to a job search, so if you’d like to speak with a real person then give us a call or send us a message through our website. We’d be happy to chat with you about your unique situation. Cheers to your success in 2024!