If you are looking for a career that will stand the test of time, take a look at these in-demand jobs that will survive the next 20 Years.
Plumbers
With an ever-demanding stream of customers, both private and business, plumbers never seem to be out of work. The projected job growth is 2% in the next 10 years, which is lower than some jobs but stable nonetheless.
Electricians
Like plumbers, we all need electricians, whether it is for a full requirement of our home or as an emergency call out. Electricians can relax in the knowledge that they will always be at work, as long as they can keep on top of all the latest regulations. The industry is expected to grow by 7% in the next 10 years.
Construction Managers
Construction managers are there to coordinate projects when it comes to building homes and businesses and demand for these jobs is expected to grow by 8%. As there is always a need for regeneration and house building so you should never be out of work.
Mental Health Workers
Mental health workers, including practitioners and counselors, are in demand to advise and support people with several issues, from depression to addiction. With an expected 22% rise in people entering the mental health industry, a career in mental health will be demanding but very rewarding.
Marketing Managers
Marketing managers are integral to both new and existing businesses that want to increase awareness of their brand and improve their revenue. The industry is expected to grow by 10% in the next 10 years as a full marketing and advertising strategy can make or break a businesses.
Financial Advisors
Financial advisers are well-paid, with an average salary of $95,000 and as they are so in demand, job security is one of the main reasons people want to choose this as a career. With people wanting to secure their homes and finances plus people needing to get more out of their pensions, a financial advisor is a job for life.
Data Scientists
Data scientists offer great insight into data and techniques for government and businesses, meaning their work is vital and is not going to go away any time soon. The work that analysts do informs everything from marketing strategies to police deployment, which means that the work is crucial and rewarding. The surge in this work is expected to see a rise of 36% in people entering the industry.
Truck Drivers
Truck drivers are integral to the supply and demand of many products, both for businesses and individuals. The hours are long and sometimes you are away from your family for long periods but when you train as a truck driver you are choosing a job for life.
Lawyers
Lawyers will always be in demand both for personal and corporate needs. At the moment, the demand for lawyers is seeing a 10% increase in the last 10 years and it seems that the trajectory will be similar in the next 10 years. Real estate law and divorce and family law are in particularly high demand.
Software Developers
With jobs in this area expecting to grow more than 25% in the next 10 years, being a software developer is one of the most secure careers you can enter. Jobs in the industry include developers, assurance analysts, data analysts, and testers, so there is something for most skill sets.
Computer Support Specialists
Currently, over 92% of people in the U.S. own or have access to a computer, and that number is only going to increase. Pretty much everything we do is on a computer or a computer is working in the background so there will always be people needed with the knowledge to fix them and help develop new programs. The industry is expected to increase by 6% in the next 10 years and is likely to grow even further beyond that.
Carers
With an ever aging population carers will be in demand more than ever in coming years. Specialist carers in dementia will be in particular demand and, while the pay may not be as good as some of the other jobs on the list, you will never be short of work.
Hairdressers
While some people try to cut and color their hair, it is more difficult than it seems. People are indeed trying to save money and it is frugal to cut your hair but there is still a demand to look and feel good, which a good haircut can achieve.
Cyber Security Experts
Hackers are becoming increasingly savvy in their work as they attack businesses and organizations all around the world. With an ever-increasing presence of online activity for companies and individuals, cyber security experts should not be short of work in the next 20 years.
Web Developers
Learning code and the best front-end design will continue to be in high demand as businesses compete online for sales. The industry is set to grow by 30.3% in the next 10 years which means that as well as a handsome salary you can look forward to job stability.
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