As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, there is hope for job seekers who are searching for their next opportunity. Globally, there are more than 14 million jobs available on LinkedIn with someone getting hired every 3 minutes, and we’ve introduced a series of new tools for job seekers over the past several weeks.
This month’s most in-demand jobs
To help you in your search, we’ve identified this month’s most in-demand jobs so you can quickly see where the opportunities are and what skills you need. If you aren’t sure which job may be a fit, use LinkedIn’s Career Explorer tool to better understand how you can transition into one of these in-demand roles.
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Relevant Skills: Sales Management, Merchandising, New Business Development
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Relevant Skills: Nursing, Basic Life Support, Patient Safety
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Relevant Skills: Java, SQL, JavaScript
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Relevant Skills: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Financial Analysis
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Relevant Skills: Professional Driving, Logistics Management, Operations Management
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Relevant Skills: Customer Satisfaction, Professional Driving, Food Delivery
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Relevant Skills: JavaScript, CSS, React.js
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Relevant Skills: Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Social Media Marketing
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Relevant Skills: Program Management, Construction Management, Contract Management
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Relevant Skills: Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management
Most in-demand remote jobs:
More than 15% of all job applications in the US went to remote jobs this month, indicating that for companies and individuals remote work should be considered a lasting trend. You can easily filter to see remote jobs on LinkedIn, or set job alerts so you’ll be notified when there is a remote job that’s right for you.
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Relevant Skills: JavaScript, CSS, SQL
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Relevant Skills: JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
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Relevant Skills: Program Management, Construction Management, Contract Management
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Relevant Skills: Solution Architecture, Software Development, Cloud Computing
Account Manager / Account Executive
Relevant Skills: Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Relationship Management
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Relevant Skills: Product Management, Product Development, Product Marketing
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Relevant Skills: Back-End Web Development, JavaScript, SQL
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Relevant Skills: Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Direct Sales
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Relevant Skills: AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Photoshop
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Relevant Skills: Sales Management, Merchandising, New Business Development
Consider looking internally for a new role
According to LinkedIn’s recent Future of Recruiting Report, hiring managers are now, more than ever, are looking to hire from within the company. Even as hiring overall has fallen as a result of the pandemic, the internal hiring rate is 20% higher than it was during this time in 2019.
It’s easier than ever to spot the right job, or make sure it comes to you
Set job alerts so you never miss out on an opportunity. LinkedIn data shows if you apply within the first 10 minutes, your chances of hearing back increase by up to 4X. You can set job alerts from virtually anywhere in the LinkedIn Jobs experience and we’ll send you a notification immediately when something that fits your search gets posted.
Make sure your skills stand out. Demonstrating your skill level by taking LinkedIn Skill Assessments is a great way to make sure you’re showing up in recruiter searches. Candidates who complete Skill Assessments and display a badge on their profile are 20% more likely to get hired.
Look out for people who are #Hiring. Finding opportunities in your network can also give you a leg up. In fact, you’re almost 4X more likely to get hired through your network, and it’s easier than ever to see who in your network is hiring with new #Hiring photo frames and job listings on member’s profiles.
For more job searching tips, visit opportunity.linkedin.com