Nearly 75 percent of employers say their company is in a better position than a year ago – which means companies are hiring, according to CareerBuilder’s annual Employment Outlook Survey.
Thinking of looking for a new job? Here’s what you need to know.
Who’s hiring?
This year, 47 percent of companies plan on hiring contract or temporary employees, and 40 percent plan to hire full-time permanent employees. If you consider yourself tech-savvy, then you’re in luck as technology is playing a key role in defining the most in-demand fields you should be considering. In fact, 55 percent of employers believe that, on average, 50 percent or more of all jobs include tech requirements.
The most in-demand fields in 2019 are:
- Skilled labor jobs: 25 percent
- Data analysis jobs: 21 percent
- Digital marketing jobs: 12 percent
- Cyber security jobs: 11 percent
- AI/Machine learning jobs: 10 percent
- Healthcare jobs: 10 percent
Don’t consider yourself “tech savvy”? Don’t let that stop you from applying.
Although employment is rising around the country, 50 percent of HR managers still have a rough time finding qualified candidates for their open positions. Since extended job vacancies can cost an average of $260,000 annually, and 50 percent of employers report they have job vacancies open 12 weeks or longer, this offers a huge opportunity for job seekers as companies are desperate to fill positions.
In 2019, most employers plan to hire or train workers who may not have all the skills needed but do have potential, and some plan to train low-skill workers for higher-skill jobs. Sixty-three percent have hired someone without the required skills with plans to train them, and more than half have paid for an employee to get training or education to do just this. Employees cite success as well, with one in four saying they have been hired for a job they weren’t qualified for and receiving on-the-job training.
Once you’ve landed a job – or if you’re angling for a promotion – don’t let training slide. CareerBuilder’s report found that while 56 percent of employers say they offer outside training for their workers, 66 percent of employees don’t believe their company has any such opportunities. There’s a good chance your company has perks you might not be aware of, so be sure to ask!
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