Here's Where We're Seeing Growth in the Job Market

The Economic Graph is the constellation of data behind LinkedIn. While you may not often hear the term, you regularly see its data in the form of lists like our Top MBA Programs and our annual Top Startups. The data are based on the actions of a billion LinkedIn members, tens of millions of companies, and over a hundred thousand schools.

The data gives us an unprecedented window into the world of work, including what jobs are in demand at the moment. A recent roundup of those jobs was recently published by my colleagues on LinkedIn's Talent Blog. The data provides a window into what's happening in the labor market over the past few months and areas of growth.

The following list of jobs are those with the largest increase in the share of paid ads on LinkedIn from April through June compared to July through September. In other words, these are the roles that have seen substantial growth over the past several months. They are:?

1. Shop Manager: A person who manages day-to-day operations, such as inventory and talent, for a store.
2. Artificial Intelligence Engineer: A person who is part of the team managing an organization's AI capabilities, including its integration into products and tools.
3. Restaurant Specialist: A person who may handle a range of duties within a restaurant or eatery, such as food preparation or floor service.
4. Marketer: A person who can handle a range of tasks related to the marketing of an organization, including brand management and communications.
5. Dietary Aide: A person who works with a facility's dietary department — like those in a nursing center or hospital — to manage pantries, distribute meals, and more.
6. Development Team Lead: A person who typically works with software developers — though can work in other industries — to lead a team through the development of new products and services.
7. Beauty Advisor: A person who usually works in a cosmetic-focused retail setting to greet customers and consult on purchases.
8. Nursing Manager: A person — typically a nurse — who leads others in the care of patients and sets standards for care in collaboration with a facility's leadership.
9. Receptionist: A person who assists in the management of an office's reception area, such as checking in visitors and assisting employees with access to the workplace.
10. SAP ABAP Developer: A person who develops software programs using SAP and ABAP coding.?

You can find the methodology for the list by clicking here. You can also find a second list of roles based on the overall number of paid job ads on LinkedIn from July through September.?

How Can You Use This List?

While you may wonder how such a list could be useful in your job search, the data actually provides a great window into where employers are ramping up as we head into the New Year.

For example, people looking for temporary roles or bridge jobs during the holiday season may benefit from exploring the retail industry given the placement of store manager and beauty advisor on the list. Similarly, roles in the food service industry may be another area to pursue since restaurant specialist placed high.

People looking to make a move into a managerial position may want to give it a go as we head into the New Year. Store manager, development team lead, and nursing manager are all people leader roles. Their placement on the list suggests employers are likely looking for people to manage their talent on the frontlines of the business.

Ultimately, how you use this list will depend on your specific situation. Regardless of where you are in your job search, it's always important to keep an eye on the overall health and movements within the labor market.

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