The definition of work has changed quite a bit over the last two years.
Will We all Be Based Out of an Office?
The Kitchen Table?
Or a Hammock in Bali?
According to the 2022 Global Talent Trends report from LinkedIn, workers are prioritizing work-life balance over all else when looking for a job.
And flexibility is key. The report states that “Employees want flexibility in where, when, and how they work,” and that the most lucrative companies will provide a culture that operates smoothly regardless of what time zone you’re in and what time of day you do your work.
To Answer that, Linkedin Reviewed the Fastest-Growing Job Title Over the Past Several Years. These 15 Jobs Not Only Provide Insight into the future of work, but Might Guide you Toward Your Next Role (One With Plenty of Growtrh and Oppartunity).
To come up with this list of in-demand positions, LinkedIn reviewed Jobs titles experiencing the highest rate of growth between January 2017 and July 2021.
Plus, in order to be included in the Jobs on the Rise report, a job had to show consistent growth, a significant 2021 presence, and be listed by several companies.
These Are the 15 Hottest Jobs of 2022:
- Vaccine Specialist
Perhaps not so surprising, vaccine specialists and related job titles (like vaccine expert, vaccine coordinator, and vaccine administrator) are considered to be today’s fastest-growing jobs. Typically these roles support the production, distribution, and education around vaccines, and tend to see applicants with a work history in medical sales, pharmacy, and nursing.
Salary range: not available
Median years of prior experience: 6.5
Remote job availability: 5.7%
2. Diversity and Inclusion Manager
With DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) top of mind, the role of people in this position is to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within an organization. This jobs title is typically nestled under the HR department and is commonly found in industries like higher education, nonprofit, and healthcare.
Salary range: $60,000–$145,000
Median years of prior experience: 9
Remote job availability: 12.7%
3. Customer Marketing Manager
This job blurs the line between sales and marketing by developing programs that increase client engagement (like awards and events). To land this gig, you’ll need skills in marketing strategy, customer insight, and competitive analysis. You can brush up on these skills — or start from scratch — by signing up for one of LinkedIn Learning’s courses on the topic.
Salary Range: $89,900–$154,000
Median Years of Prior Experience: 10
Remote Job Availability: 30.7%
4. Machine Learning Engineer
This techy job is all about developing and implementing artificial intelligence algorithms (!!!) and new product and application systems. As you might guess, most of the companies hiring these roles are in the IT and computer software industries, and most hires have a background in software engineering and artificial intelligence.
Salary range: $72,600–$170,000
Median years of prior experience: 4
Remote job availability: 19.3%
5. Process Development Scientist
People in this position are charged with researching and developing ways to streamline operations and better manufacture product. In a word: efficiency.
Perhaps not so surprising, a good chunk of the industries hiring these roles are in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Salary range: $52,000–$119,000
Median years of prior experience: 4
Remote job availability: 1.2%
6. Business Development Representative
This role is perfect for newbies to the working world — or those with just a few years of sales experience under their belt. Your mission, according to LinkedIn, is “identifying and reaching out to prospective clients.” So, experience with cold calling and Salesforce is a must. (Note: LinkedIn Learning offers a Salesforce course if your résumé needs a boost.)
Salary range: $35,000–$68,200
Median years of prior experience: 4
Remote Job Availability: 32.5%
7. Search Marketing Manager
This position is all about developing and managing paid search campaigns on online channels (think Google, Facebook, etc.). Jobs tend to be in marketing and advertising, as well as IT and tech industries. And applicants with experience in search engine marketing and Google Analytics tend to have a leg up when it comes to hiring.
Salary range: $46,000–$90,400
Median years of prior experience: 6
Remote job availability: 31.2%
8. User Experience Researcher
Often styled as UX researcher (UX = user experience), these roles are charged with tracking things like user motivation, behaviors, and preferences to inform company strategy and development. It’s not surprising that most of these roles are located in cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City, while around 35% are remote.
Salary range: $68,800–$151,000
Median years of prior experience: 8.5
Remote job availability: 35.4%
9. Business System Administrator
People with this job title (which is also sometimes listed as computer systems administrator or network administrator) are in charge of installing and maintaining the hardware and software systems for an organization. In other words, you’re in charge of keeping everyone’s computers running and the company network in good health.
Salary range: $52,400–$110,000
Median years of prior experience: 4.5
Remote Job availability: 44.9%
10. Analyst Relations Specialist
This role acts as the liaison between analysts or consultants and a company’s marketing department or senior leadership team. In addition to being able to connect two often disconnected groups of people, you’ll need experience in areas like investor and labor relations.
Salary range: $53,500–$147,000
Median years of prior experience: 4.5
Remote job availability: 9.3%
11. Technical Product Manager
This role is similar to that of a product manager, but according to LinkedIn, it tends to focus more on “how a strategy is implemented by engineering teams and the technology required.”
All that’s to say that common skills for these hires are project management and methodology and software lifecycles.
Salary range: $65,000–$155,000
Median years of prior experience: 12
Remote job availability: 6.4%
12. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Finding, hiring, and onboarding talented employees is an important job, and it’s the sole focus of this position, which you might also find listed as talent attraction specialist or recruiting specialist.
Many applicants for this role have experience in recruiting or account management, but if you’re lacking relevant work history, LinkedIn Learning offers an intro to tech recruitment course.
Salary range: $41,900–$92,000
Median years of prior experience: 7.5
Remote job availability: 18.9%
13. Head of Financial Planning
People in this position tend to lead a team of people who together are charged with creating a company’s budget, forecast, and business analysis. Typically a higher-level position, many workers transition to the role after working as a chief financial officer or accounting manager.
Salary range: $93,600–$229,000
Median years of prior experience: 12.5
Remote job availability: 8.7%
14. Surgical Intensive Care Nurse
With healthcare needs rising, it’s perhaps not so surprising that this role is in high demand. Surgical intensive care nurses specialize in working with patients who have undergone complex procedures and are critically ill.
The remote job availability is low for this position, with most hires working in New York City, Dallas-Fort Worth, and the Washington DC-Baltimore area.
Salary range: not available
Median years of prior experience: 5
Remote job availability: 0.7%
15. Back End Developer
Anytime you use an app — especially an app that works well — you should thank a back end developer. People with this job title build and code on the back end, so your favorite web and mobile apps operate seamlessly.
Typically, companies are only hiring applicants with skills in Node.js, Git, JavaScript. (Lucky for you, LinkedIn Learning has online courses for two of the three skill areas.)
Salary range: $47,000–$149,000
Median years of prior experience: 5
Remote job availability: 43.5%
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