Summary:
17% growth in fully remote jobs over the last year.
Top categories include Engineering, Business Development, and Nursing.
Diverse roles show double-digit growth, aiding job search motivation.
Remote work trend is beneficial for negotiating flexibility in careers.
The Rise of Fully Remote Jobs
The number of fully remote jobs has grown 17% over the last year, according to recent research from Flexjobs. This trend highlights the increasing demand for remote work across various industries.
Top 20 Fastest Growing Remote Career Categories
The career categories experiencing the highest growth in fully remote jobs include:
- Engineering
- Business Development
- Data Entry
- Communications
- Client Services
- Operations
- Nursing
- Sales
- Account Management
- Environmental & Green
- Education & Training
- Banking
- Medical & Health
- Product
- Advertising & PR
- Bilingual
- Legal
- Art & Creative
- Social Media
- Administrative
Insights on Job Search and Remote Work
Understanding which companies are hiring can help you target your job search effectively. Instead of relying solely on job postings, consider brainstorming companies that may not be advertising widely. The diversity of roles showing double-digit growth can also help you negotiate for remote work in your next role.
Why Remote Work Matters
Even if you're not actively job hunting, the rise of remote work is significant. It opens opportunities for negotiating flexibility in your current or future roles. As industries shift towards hiring based on skills and results rather than face time, it's essential to focus on enhancing your skills and creating a work portfolio that showcases your achievements. The increasing number of remote job postings is a promising sign for job seekers, but competition remains high, especially with predictions of a cooling job market in 2025. Your LinkedIn profile and resume should align with your career aspirations, not just your past experiences.
This story was originally published on forbes.com and all figures are in USD.
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