Best Jobs for Workers Who Want to Get Ahead in 2018

CHICAGO and ATLANTA, Dec. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you are new to the workforce or looking to make a career change in the New Year, CareerBuilder is releasing a list of jobs that can give you the building blocks to jump-start your career and get ahead. The study looks at jobs that are projected to grow over the next five years, present good learning opportunities and, for the most part, don't require a college degree. The study is based on data from Emsi, CareerBuilder's labor market analysis arm that aggregates information from multiple national and local employment resources.

"What employers look for first is whether you have the core competencies for the job," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of The Talent Equation. "What is great about working as assistants or in areas like customer service, sales or tech support is that you can quickly build up business acumen while acquiring key skills you can transfer to other types of roles. These jobs are great stepping stones whether you want to move up within that occupation or follow a different career path."

    Description                 2018 Jobs          2018-2023                       Required           Avg. Hourly
                                                    Change                         Education           Earnings


    Computer User Support
     Specialist - helpdesk-
     type roles get exposure to
     evolving technologies and
     training for higher skill
     IT positions                          693,704              57,607        Some college, no degree             $25.53


    Human Resource Specialist -
     working with not only HR,
     but all functions, allows
     for a varied skillset
     which can be applied
     across the business                   548,548              24,824           Bachelor's degree                $31.20


    Administrative Assistant -                             High school diploma or
     organizational and multi-                                                     equivalent
     tasking skills are core to
     this role, which serves as
     the support system for a
     team with insider
     knowledge on a wide range
     of projects and businesses          2,745,769             107,892                                            $17.38


    Customer Service                                       High school diploma or
     Representatives - provides                                                    equivalent
     a great way to become an
     expert on the company's
     products while building
     problem-solving and
     communication skills                2,804,946             196,417                                            $16.91


    Medical Assistant -                                  Post-secondary non-degree
     provides exposure to both                                                       award
     clinical and non-clinical
     learning opportunities
     that can open the door to
     other positions in the
     industry                              667,542              75,649                                            $15.79


    Retail Salesperson - sales                             No formal educational
     can be one of the most                                                        credential
     lucrative occupations, and
     starting in retail is a
     good way to build
     confidence, hone people
     skills and master the art
     of persuasion                       4,523,996             198,187                                            $13.07


    Construction Laborer -                                 No formal educational
     great on-the-job                                                              credential
     training that teaches the
     fundamentals of the
     profession                            959,471              78,425                                            $18.22


    Teacher Assistant - hands
     on experience in the
     classroom that can be
     transferred to other types
     of education and training
     roles                               1,351,502              65,900        Some college, no degree             $13.04

Last year, Capella Learning Solutions and CareerBuilder launched an initiative called RightSkill, which enables workers to upskill and reskill for in-demand jobs within 60 days or less. The program, which is currently free for candidates, teaches competencies online based on real-time data and guidance from employers. See more at www.rightskill.com.

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