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Job Hunting? What
Careers and Skills Are in Greatest Demand this Year
Special to The
Truth
Understanding the evolving job
market can help you focus your energy productively and land
a coveted new job.
The recently released 2016 Hot
Jobs List, published by Randstad US, one of the largest HR
services and staffing companies in the United States, sheds
light on important trends and predicts the jobs in greatest
demand for the coming year. Some hot areas include
information technology, human resources, finance and
accounting, office and administration, engineering, and
manufacturing and logistics. And theres good news --
experts say that across the board, job candidates can raise
their expectations.
So what are the most in-demand
jobs and skills needed to secure employment in these fields?
Consider the following insights and predictions from the
Randstad 2016 Hot Jobs study:
Engineers will be highly
sought after this year to support innovative technologies,
especially in sectors that have not typically required
engineering talent in the past, such as healthcare and
entertainment.
Technology will continue to
transform finance and accounting, presenting a tremendous
opportunity to elevate these types of roles. The key will be
helping to shape company strategy through a comprehensive
data approach.
Organizations will likely
gravitate toward human resource candidates with specific
skills to cope with an increasingly complex workforce
environment, particularly around critical matters such as
talent acquisition and retention, succession and
compensation planning and workforce engagement.
There continues to be a lack
of skilled information technology talent, particularly in
industries that deal with the increasingly complex issues
related to cyber risk and business compliance. Companies
will continue to seek those with soft skills, like strong
writing and communication abilities.
As the economy continues to
improve, manufacturing companies are expanding their
businesses. This will require an increase in highly-skilled
talent. With industry workforce shortages, employers will
need to consider different ways to attract and retain
talent.
The administrative role
continues to evolve, particularly as new technologies are
introduced into workflows. Additionally, many organizations
are coping with baby boomers retiring at a rapid pace by
advancing current employees into more senior roles, rather
than replacing the positions outright. These trends create
great opportunity for administrative talent.
For full study results,
including HR insights and salary projections, visit
randstadusa.com/workforce360.
With a little research and
industry trend insight, you can achieve career success in
2016.
Courtesy StatePoint
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