The Fastest Growing Entry-Level Jobs, According to LinkedIn
Whether you’ve graduated or are looking to try your hand at a new field, getting an entry-level job can be key. LinkedIn just posted a list of the fastest growing , so if you’re looking for areas where some expansion is happening, consider these.
Fastest Growing Entry Level Jobs
According to LinkedIn’s economic chart, these were the fastest growing entry-level jobs in 2021 compared to last year. LinkedIn said it gathered this data by looking at people with less than four years of work experience who had fewer than three full-time jobs.
- Sales Development Representative (up 191.7% year-over-year)
- Business Development Representative (178.1%)
- Talent Scout (175.1%)
- Marketing Coordinator (55.3%)
- Data Analyst (42.6%)
- Financial Analyst (36.9%)
- Paralegal (32.1%)
- Domestic Sales Representative (31.4%)
- Operations Specialist (30.1%)
- Barista (25%)
Some of them, like the barista, are easy to understand. Others, such as the operations specialist, are more vague. According to Glassdoor , the Operations Specialist is “responsible for managing the workflow across all departments of the company. The purpose of this position is to optimize day-to-day operations and business performance across the board. Depending on the industry, an operations specialist can move into a leadership, managerial, or analytical position, but this often requires a bachelor’s degree.”
LinkedIn lists the skills required for each job (and the pay for that job) here , so you can better understand which one you’re a good fit for.
Fastest Growing Industries for Entry-Level Talent
The industries that are growing the fastest when it comes to entry-level talent are:
- Staffing and recruiting (up 50% year-over-year)
- Hospitality (31.9%)
- Healthcare and Biotechnology (22.8%)
- Legal services (19.5%)
- Technology and IT (17.7%)
These areas are diverse and have many opportunities within them. For example, in recruiting and recruiting according to LinkedIn, the top jobs are healthcare recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, and account manager. Depending on your skills and the industry you are trying to break into, you may have a growth area that you can capitalize on.