Andrew Seaman, senior managing editor for jobs & career development at LinkedIn News, emphasized that the list offers opportunities for everyone, regardless of their educational background or interests. He also noted that these roles are unlikely to quickly disappear, as they represent areas where companies have shown consistent interest and commitment. The skills required for these jobs are evolving rapidly, and Seaman advises job seekers to focus on the skills they have and those required for these roles.
Key takeaways:
- LinkedIn has published a new 'jobs on the rise' list for the US, based on job growth rates using member data.
- Among the top 10 jobs were VP of diversity and inclusion, sustainability analyst, and AI engineer.
- The LinkedIn ranking is based on job growth rates, which were calculated based on members' data for jobs started from January 1, 2019, to July 31, 2023.
- The compound five-year growth rate for the No. 1 job on the list, chief growth officer, was 41%, based on rates shared with BI.