In today's world, finding a job requires not only skills and knowledge, but also careful planning and assessment of the labour market. Choosing the right job becomes a key step for a successful career and personal development. Find out more about the most popular vacancies for successful employment in 2024

We are confident that your chances of successful employment will increase if you choose one of the 10 most promising careers. These are high-paying professions chosen by the largest number of specialists. The majority of them earn more than $100,000 annually, some of them are resistant to economic crises, others do not require a university degree, and a few more allow you to work from home. 

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By choosing one of these vacancies, you will maximise the likelihood of a quick and successful employment. Direct your efforts in this direction, and your steps will definitely be successful. Let's have a look at the promising, high-paying professions that are growing rapidly and attracting many specialists in 2024.

1. Home health and personal care assistants

804,600 new jobs are projected

Average salary: $30,180 per year

The home health aide occupation remains in the lead in 2024, with the highest projected hiring volume. Over the course of 2023 and 2024, 804,600 new professionals in this field are expected to be hired. If you dream of meaningful work that helps others, a nursing assistant may be your ideal career choice.

To determine if this profession is right for you, you can take a career assessment test that helps you compare your natural work characteristics to a specific job or career.

A nursing assistant visits nursing homes, group homes and other facilities to provide daily care to patients. They administer medications, take the patient's pulse, temperature and blood pressure.

Salaries can exceed $38,000 per year, and the opportunity to save lives makes this profession especially important and meaningful. No student loans are required, but training and a standardised test may be required to work for a certified home care agency.

As a first step in a healthcare career, this job can serve as a stepping stone to earn a degree and advance in the future, earning over $100,000 a year as a nurse practitioner.

2. Software developers

Projected 410,400 new jobs

Average salary: $127,260 per year

The software industry is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually, which is a testament to its rapid development. If you prefer to work behind a laptop, have a high level of concentration, and are efficient at working on computing code, then working as a software developer could be your key to a successful career.

One of the advantages of this profession is the ability to work remotely, as the digital nature of the product allows many companies to have flexible working conditions.  Working as a software developer can bring in an income of over $100,000 per year, and also provide the opportunity to work in the comfort of your own home. If you're a good fit for this job, it can open the door to high-paying opportunities.

Your responsibilities will ll include:

1. Analysing information to install new systems or modify existing ones;

2. Determining development timelines and cost estimates based on user needs;

3. Discussing project information and constraints with project managers.

To start your career, you will need a bachelor's degree in computer and information technology or a related field. In addition, there are career opportunities in this field where you can work your way up to the level of computer and information systems manager and earn over $200,000 per year.

3. Chef

28,000 new jobs are projected

Average salary: $60,210 per year

Become the master of your culinary masterpiece and get rewarded for it! Being a chef is a great opportunity to earn money, and you don't need a university degree. Many chefs have been trained on the job, but you can also attend culinary schools or colleges. 

Your responsibilities will include selecting dishes, supervising cooking, and managing staff. The average salary is $53,380 per year. Don't stop on the way to your culinary dreams, as the example of Chef Gordon Ramsay will tell you that anything is possible in this business, and he himself earned about $63 million in 2019.

4. Warehousemen and order pickers

178,600 new jobs are projected

Average salary: $47,360 per year

If you can quickly organise a store shelf and make the goods more attractive and easy to see for customers, then you should consider a job as a warehouse or order picker.  The number of new people to be hired for this job is growing rapidly, it doesn't require a university degree, and most companies offer paid training.

You will be responsible for moving goods from a storage or warehouse location to where they will be seen by customers.  Depending on the size of the goods, you may even have to operate electrical equipment or set up shop windows, as well as occasionally communicate with customers.

5. Registered nurses

Projected 177,400 new jobs

Average salary: $81,220 per year

Nurses have become real heroes during the pandemic. If you're willing to invest time in education and training, you'll find a high-paying and crisis-resistant career. If you choose this profession, you should have a natural ability to empathise. Your days will be filled with helping those who are looking for support. Stamina is important here, as shifts can be long and require organisation and responsibility, even when you are exhausted. Observing patients and paying attention to the small details of treatment is your superpower that saves lives. 

If you dream of travelling, you can become a travelling nurse. Or choose one of the following specialisations:

1.Nurse practitioners;

2. Intensive care nurses;

3. Emergency nurses;

4.Psychiatric nurses with extended practice;

5.Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses;

6.Nurse-midwives.

Choose your path in this noble profession where you can help and save lives.

6. Workers and loaders, manual labour

158,800 new jobs are projected

Average salary: $48,560.00 per year

If you like to keep your body moving and are a great team player, you should consider material handling jobs in 2024. 

Inventory, materials, and other goods will be your workspace, and attention to detail and stress tolerance will be required to complete tasks successfully. Without the need for a college degree, you can avoid student loans and earn over $49k per year by choosing this career path.

7. General and Operations Managers

147,300 new jobs projected

Average salary: $98,100 per year

The large number of new job openings for general and operations managers puts this career in a leading position. You'll look like a strong candidate if you demonstrate your leadership skills, as well as reliability, attention to detail, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and time management.

This is definitely an office-based job with computer skills required.  You will be putting out internal "fires" and spending a lot of time making unnecessary office meetings as productive as possible.

If you're ready to withstand the daily stresses and pressures of senior management, and $147k a year is enough, this could be the perfect career.  But you can't just walk into this job. You'll need at least a bachelor's degree.

8. Managers in the field of medicine and healthcare

144,700 new jobs predicted

Average salary: $104,830 per year

If you value financial stability and have a passion for the medical field but prefer an office-based job, consider a career as a medical and healthcare manager. Your daily activities in an office environment will include planning, managing and coordinating the business aspects of healthcare services.

To determine your suitability for this profession, you should take a career assessment test. If the results confirm your suitability, you will be the link between medical professionals and the effective management of their practices. Although you will have to deal with paperwork in the medical office and arrange appointments with doctors, your workload will not be so heavy that it prevents you from cashing in impressive salaries in excess of $100,000 per year.

But it's worth remembering that to become a medical and healthcare manager, you need at least a bachelor's degree. A master's degree is a frequent option, and sometimes employers prefer graduates with this degree.

9. Financial managers

Projected 126,600 new jobs

Average salary: $139,790 

Skip this point if maths is not your strong suit. However, if you're good with numbers and enjoy the idea of explaining complex financial transactions, evaluating financial data and the impact on an organisation, and consider yourself honest and ethical, prepare to earn up to $200,000 per year, which is not the upper limit.

As a finance manager, you will be responsible for the financial health of your company. You will prepare financial reports, manage investment activities, and develop plans to achieve your company's financial goals.

To become a financial manager, you only need a bachelor's degree in business. However, you will also need at least 5 years of experience as an accountant, securities sales agent, or financial analyst to qualify for this position.

10. Market research analysts and marketers

116,600 new jobs are projected

Average salary: $131,850 per year

If you see a product and think it will become popular, market research analytics may be your ideal path. However, you should also enjoy data, charts, and graphs, as the bulk of your work will involve conducting market research and providing companies with information on how their products or services will fare, who will want to buy them, and at what price.

To start your career, you will need a bachelor's degree. However, you can earn an online marketing degree, and this can lead to an average annual income of $65,810. If you're considering entering the field of market research analytics, make sure you possess qualities such as an analytical mindset, strong communication skills, a high level of critical thinking, and a focus on detail.

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