10 Top Careers for your students post-pandemic

Based on data compiled from LinkedIn and the Bureau of Labor Statistics these are 10 of the fastest growing careers your students should consider:

1. Nurses

Nurse practitioners represent one of the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. They will do the first part of a physical examination like take your blood pressure, check your weight, and much more. In hospital settings, their duties vary wildly, depending on the hospital or specialty. Nurse practitioners prescribe medications and schedule tests. 

Skills:

  • Leadership, patient care, and critical thinking

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing  
  • Obtain state licensing upon graduation 

Salary Range:

  • $76,874-$142,766

2. Business Development Officers

Business development officers are integral in maintaining relationships with company stakeholders. They can also be responsible for analyzing past financial performance and making recommendations for improvement.

Skills:

  • Negotiation, business analysis, and communication

Qualifications/Level of Education:

Salary Range:

  • $62,128-$75,443

3. Digital Marketing Professionals

They leverage brand assets like its website and social media to gain brand recognition and increase leads. Accomplishing this can take many forms, from email marketing to social media campaigns to crafting sales reports. Digital marketers must abide by brand guidelines when creating campaigns. 

Skills:

  • Analytics, website development , SEO writing

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing
  • Experience in SEO content writing, social media, or email marketing
  • A portfolio showcasing work on campaigns and their impact

Salary Range:

  • $50,099-$93,041

4. Data Science Specialists

Data scientists help companies and organizations make sense of the data they receive. They can analyze numbers to forecast trends, make recommendations, and design data-gathering machines. 

Skills:

  • Programming, data manipulation, and analysis, data visualization 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science 
  • Have experience coding (Python, R, SQL)
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques

Salary Range:

  • $58,700-$89,100

5. Frontline E-commerce Workers

While duties can vary by company, these workers are the face of the organization. They are the ones with direct contact with customers via email, phone, and live chat. They can also be responsible for building and maintaining online marketplaces, processing orders, diagnosing issues about an order, and much more. 

Skills:

  • Customer service, strong problem-solving, the ability to multitask and prioritize 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing
  • SEO experience 

Salary Range:

  • $26,276-$48,796

6. Loan and Mortgage Experts

They guide customers through the process of obtaining a loan or mortgage. It often involves answering any questions the customer has, directing them to other resources the financial organization offers, and more. In some cases, they might also be the ones deciding on whether the loan receives approval. 

Skills:

  • Risk management, customer service, and attention to detail 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

Salary Range:

  • $75,209-$99,323

7. Experts in Workplace Diversity

Experts in workplace diversity cultivate an environment of legal compliance and employee engagement. To achieve this, they will implement diversity initiatives that impact hiring, retention, and innovation. Their training tends to be ongoing to keep up with successful workplace practices. 

Skills:

  • Policy and procedure writing, cross-cultural communication, and inclusive management 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in human resources, social sciences, or other related fields
  • Continuing education through workshops
  • Experience by volunteering through multicultural organizations

Salary Range:

  • $41,011-$76,161

8. Construction Managers

Construction managers ensure projects run smoothly and meet their completion goals. They manage all aspects of construction, create timetables for completion, and work with supervisors, contractors, suppliers to troubleshoot any problems. 

Skills:

  • Organization, team management, and risk management 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or building sciences 
  • On the job experience

Salary Range:

  • $66,682-$123,838

9. Mental Health Specialists

These professionals counsel patients who want to improve their mental health, discover healthy coping techniques, or work to overcome mental health illnesses. They’re often employed in a variety of healthcare facilities and can leverage both counseling and social working skills.

Skills:

  • Compassion and empathy, ability to diagnose, and critical thinking 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

Salary Range:

  • $34,234 -$63,576

10. Speech-language pathologists 

Speech pathologists evaluate, diagnose and treat people with language, speech, or swallowing disorders. These professionals are trained to handle a wide range of communication issues and design activities based on speech-language therapy.  

Skills:

  • Detail oriented, listening skills, and compassion 

Qualifications/Level of Education:

  • Master’s in speech-language pathology
  • A state license (a license is required in most states) 
  • Clinical experience 
  • Speech-language pathology certificate (some employers prefer candidates to acquire either a clinical or an Association certificate ) 

Salary Range:

  • $61,940-$99,380
CareersSalary RangeTop Job Titles
Nurses$76,874-$142,766Registered nurse, Nurse practitioner
Business Development Officers$62,128-$75,443Business development executive, Business development officer
Digital Marketing Professionals$50,099-$93,041Marketing specialists, creative directors, art directors, eriter, Graphic Designer 
Data Science Specialists$58,700-$89,100Data scientist 
Frontline E-commerce Workers$26,726-$48,796Graphic designer, customer service rep, content writer, warehouse worker
Loan and Mortgage Experts$75,209-$99,323Loan officer, mortgage officer, loan underwriter
Experts in Workplace Diversity$41,011-$76,161Diversity expert, diversity specialist
Construction Managers$66,682-$123,838Project manager, general contractor 
Mental Health Specialists$34,234-$63,576Therapist, social worker
Speech-language Pathologists $61,940-$99,380Speech-language pathologist

Information is courtesy of Best Value Schools. They include Further tips from Experts on finding jobs in these hot fields here: https://www.bestvalueschools.com/top-10-careers-in-demand-for-2021/