If you’re struggling to find a job, it may not be your interview skills or lack of experience hindering your search. It might be where you’re looking. As with real estate, location is key in the job search. Some jobs are more regional than others, so you may need to expand your search – and be willing to move-in order to find work in your chosen field. Read below to find out which jobs are the fastest growing and most in-demand in various US cities*.
Atlanta, GA
Fastest Growing Job: Project Manager
Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Sales Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Business Analyst, Fleet Mechanic, Clerk/Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Assistant Manager, Senior Accountant
Baltimore, MD
Fastest Growing Job: Registered Nurse
Most In-Demand Jobs: Truck Driver, Scheduler, Certified Nurse Assistant, Construction Manager, Inspector, Sales Associate, Store Manager, Project Manager
Boston, MA
Fastest Growing Job: Electrician
Most In-Demand Jobs: Pharmacy Technician, Dietician, Medical Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Payroll Specialist, Sales Associate
Chicago, IL
Fastest Growing Job: Accountant
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Representative, Construction Engineer, Marketing Coordinator, Project Manager, Account Manager, Staff Accountant
Dallas, TX
Fastest Growing Job: Accountant
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Project Manager, General Manager, Patient Services Representative, Cashier, Customer Service Representative
Detroit, MI
Fastest Growing Job: Automotive Mechanic
Most In-Demand Jobs: Pharmacy Technician, Photo Lab Technician, Clerk/Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Project Manager, Sales Associate
Houston, TX
Fastest Growing Job: Production Engineer
Most In-Demand Jobs: Accountant, Sales Associate, Project Manager, Cashier, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, Clerk/Cashier, Customer Service Representative
Los Angeles, CA
Fastest Growing Job: Nurse Practitioner
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Restaurant Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Photo Lab Technician, Project Manager, Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant
Miami, FL
Fastest Growing Job: Restaurant Manager
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Clerk/Cashier, Photo Lab Technician, Administrative Assistant
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Fastest Growing Job: Machinist
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Project Manager, Customer Service Representative, Business Analyst
New York, NY
Fastest Growing Job : Paralegal
Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Sales Associate, Administrative Assistant, Clerk/Cashier, Business Analyst
Philadelphia, PA
Fastest Growing Job: Medical Writer
Most In-Demand Jobs: Customer Service Associate, Sales Associate, Clerk/Cashier, Pharmacy Technician, Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Fastest Growing Job: Registered Nurse
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Restaurant Manager, Project Manager, Cashier, Customer Service Representative
San Diego, CA
Fastest Growing Job: Medical Assistant
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Store Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Clerk/Cashier, Project Manager, Restaurant Manager, Customer Service Representative
San Francisco, CA
Fastest Growing Job: Insurance Agent
Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Sales Associate, Account Executive, Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, Store Manager
Seattle, WA
Fastest Growing Job: Software Developer
Most In-Demand Jobs: Fleet Mechanic, Shift Supervisor, Sales Associate, Project Manager, Customer Service Representative, Store Manager, Medical Assistant, Real Estate Agent
St. Louis, MO
Fastest Growing Job: Industrial Engineer
Most In-Demand Jobs: Truck Driver, Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, Assistant Manager
Tampa, FL
Fastest Growing Job: Registered Nurse
Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Clerk/Cashier, Pharmacy Technician, Assistant Manager, Photo Lab Technician
Washington D.C.
Fastest Growing Job: Software Developer
Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Military Operations Analyst, Scheduler, Senior Transportation Analyst, Inspector
*Data from Indeed.com and ZipRecruiter.com