You might not think Tesla, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Ellen Degeneres Show have much in common, but it turns out people were eagerly viewing job openings at these organizations. The roles - which range from project manager roles at Michael Kors and HBO, to an internship at Royal Caribbean Cruises - were some of the most sought-after jobs on LinkedIn in 2017, with tens of thousands of potential applicants looking at these roles.
To give you a sense of the types of jobs that got the most attention, we took a look at the United States’ top 10 most viewed jobs of 2017. Here’s the jobs (and links to similar jobs) that made the list:
The Most-Viewed Jobs on LinkedIn (U.S.)
Whether you’re into flying planes or have a taste for wine making, we’re in it together. Here are a few simple steps to make sure you’re ready when you find the right role.
Reach out to your network: If there’s one thing that can give you a serious leg up in your job search, it’s your connections. Before applying, see if you know someone who works the company and send a quick message -- candidates who were referred by a current employee are 8 times more likely to land the job.
Don’t be afraid to try new things: Keep an eye on companies you admire and set job alerts to stay on top of the jobs they’re hiring for. If something looks interesting, do your research to learn about the company and team so you’re prepared for an interview. You may find a position you never considered, but feels like a perfect fit for you.
Check out jobs like these, and 14 million + open jobs on LinkedIn. The perfect role for you is out there, and we’re here to help you connect to it.
Methodology
This list was compiled by analyzing the jobs in the U.S. with the highest number of job views in 2017.