Looking for job that’s in demand? It’s good to know what jobs employer need to fill before you start applying. Knowing which jobs are in great supply gives you the opportunity to tailor your resume to highlight skills and experience relevant to these jobs. The following job titles currently have the most listings* across the United States. So if you’re looking for a job this summer, you have a good chance of finding work by applying to one of the jobs listed below. And if you’re not currently looking for work, the jobs in demand now are a good indication of jobs that will continue to be plentiful in the coming months and years. Therefore, you can acquire the proper education and skills to become qualified for one of these careers.
Industry: Education
Teacher – 151,729 total listings**
Top Companies: Tutree, Knowledge Universe, Sunbelt Staffing, La Petite Academy
Top Cities: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix
Industry: Finance and Banking
Account Manager/Account Representative – 218, 286 total listings
Top Companies: Sodexo, Pilot Flying J, The Home Depot, Stage Stores, JPMorgan Chase
Top Cities: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Los Angeles
Business Analyst – 114,407 total listings
Top Companies: Lockhead Martin, JPMorgan Chase, Diverse Lynx, UnitedHealth Group
Top Cities: New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., San Francisco
Financial Analyst – 54,921 total listings
Top Companies: JP Morgan Chase, Selby Jennings, Michael Page US, Bank of America
Top Cities: New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco
Industry: Healthcare
Medical Assistant – 134, 415 total listings
Top Companies: Fresenius Medical Care, Dungarvin
Top Cities: Dallas, New York, Houston, Boston, Chicago
Registered Nurse – 327, 010 total listings
Top Companies: Supplemental Health Care, PPRTravelNursing.com, TravelMax Nursing, Rnnetwork
Top Cities: Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Atlanta
Industry: Hospitality
Restaurant Manager – 270, 401 total listings
Top Companies: McDonalds, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Rob-Kraft Inc, Starbucks
Top Cities: Colorado Springs, Denver, Houston, Chicago, Greensboro, NC
Server – 114, 857 total listings
Top Companies: Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Steak n Shake Corporate, SONIC Drive-In, Chili’s
Top Cities: New York, Chicago, San Antonio, Atlanta, Austin
Host/Hostess – 56,407 total listings
Top Companies: Chipotle, Marriott, Cracker Barrel, Chili’s
Top Cities: New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco
Industry: Human Resources
Human Resources Manager/Store Manager – 92,971 total listings
Top Companies: Lids, Dollar General, Sodexo, Cash America International, ANN INC.
Top Cities: New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta
Industry: Information Technology
Software Engineer – 136, 067 total listings
Top Companies: Amazon Corporate LLC, Lockhead Martin, Jobspring Partners, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman
Top Cities: Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Boston
Data Analyst – 95, 537 total lists
Top Companies: Booz Allen Hamilton, Vencore, Amazon Corporate, LLC, UnitedHealth Group, Lockhead Martin
Top Cities: New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta
Industry: Manufacturing
Maintenance Technician – 103, 295 total listings
Top Companies: Fresenius Medical Care, DISH Network, Pep Boys, Chrysler Dealer, The Home Depot
Top Cities: Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Indianapolis
Industry: Retail
Store Manager – 393, 546 total listings
Top Companies: Dollar General, Starbucks, Family Dollar, Domino’s, Cracker Barrel
Top Cities: Houston, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Antonio
Customer Service Representative – 255, 219 total listings
Top Companies: Family Dollar, Domino’s, Advance Auto Parts, Pilot Flying J, Stores-Kmart Hourly
Top Cities: Houston, Chicago, Austin, Dallas, New York
Retail Sales Associate – 206, 302 total listings
Top Companies: The Home Depot, Office Max, Staples, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lids
Top Cities: Houston, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Antonio
Industry: Transportation
Delivery Driver – 168, 887 total listings
Top Companies: Domino’s, Knight Transportation, Flex Logistics, Pizza Hut, Advance Auto Parts
Top Cities: Houston, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, Dallas, Chicago
*Based on job listing data from Indeed.com as of April 2016
** Total listings mentioning job title as of May 18, 2016