As technology continues to develop, many jobs that were seemingly essential have now gone by the wayside. For example, medical transcription looked like a bright career prospect as recently as 10 years ago, but with the rise of electronic health records, they are now all but obsolete. Recent economic uncertainty may have you wondering about your job security. If you think you may want to consider a career change in the near future, here are some options that always seem to be in demand.
CDL Driver
Exactly what is a CDL driver? CDL stands for commercial driver’s license, which is required to drive large commercial vehicles, such as semi-trucks and buses, designed to transport raw materials, manufactured goods, or large numbers of passengers. There has been a lot of conversation lately about the supply chain, and when it comes to ensuring that communities receive required items, CDL drivers have a significant role to play.
Nurse Practitioner
Jobs in the healthcare field are always in high demand, now more than ever due to various factors such the aging baby boomer population. A nurse practitioner has additional training to provide basic health care to patients. Certified nurse practitioners can diagnose disease and prescribe some medications. They cannot do everything that a medical doctor can do, but they can provide support by easing the patient burden on physicians.
Veterinary Aide
Not all jobs in the healthcare field involve treating human patients. Many households include pets that are regarded as beloved family members. These creatures need medical care as well, and veterinary aides perform a vital function in keeping the furry, feathered, or scaly members of the family healthy and well.
Paralegal
People will always be in need of legal help as long as the country is governed by laws. There is a lot of work involved in the practice of law, and attorneys cannot handle all of it on their own. That is where paralegals come in. They perform substantive legal work delegated to them by the attorney.
Security Service Technicians
There has been a lot of emphasis lately on cybersecurity, but there is still a need to install actual hardware on physical premises. Security service technicians are responsible for installing CCTV, fire alarms, and security systems throughout a building.
Commercial Drone Pilot
This is a very new profession, and one that is poised to explode in the near future as the need for commercial pilots of unmanned aerial vehicles increases exponentially. A commercial drone pilot does not require a college degree but does need special training. Thanks to a program implemented by one aviation organization, students are gaining the necessary training while still in high school. Upon graduation, they should be ready to take on a brand new, high-paying job that didn’t even exist 20 years ago.
Digital/Video Marketing
Digital marketing is already a multi-billion dollar industry. As more of an emphasis is placed on video marketing, it is likely to see an increase in demand. Digital marketing involves creating valuable online content to connect with customers.
Engineering
By 2026, the engineering industry should be flooded with 140,000 new jobs. These jobs are perennially in demand, not only because of their relevance but because the high level of training required makes them notoriously difficult to fill. Engineering is a wide field that contains many different subspecialities, so the individual with the necessary education should have his or her pick of the exact job desired, with the option to remain in the same field, and potentially the same position, for decades.
Fintech Professional
Generally speaking, by 2026, jobs in the financial sector are expected to grow by 11%. As cryptocurrencies continue to rise in prominence, professionals that develop and oversee the automation of financial services are likely to be in particularly high demand within the larger field.
Human resources, i.e., the field responsible for placing workers in all these other positions, are also expected to see significant job growth due to a number of fields with worker shortages.
