Discover 5 professions that will be on the rise in 2024

Find out which professions are expected to be most in demand and hire more professionals in the job market next year

With less than two months until the end of the year, many people are starting to get organized and think about their goals for the new year, including one that’s on many young people’s lists is employment.

According to the Undersecretariat for Labor Statistics and Studies, an organization linked to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, 55% of young people between the ages of 14 and 24 are unemployed, for a total of 9.4 million people.

Among young people outside the job market, 52% are women, which highlights the difficulties faced by women in accessing vacant positions. Additionally, 66% of jobless youth are black and mixed race, highlighting persistent racial inequalities in the country.

“It is essential for young job seekers to acquire relevant skills, stay up to date on industry trends and take advantage of training programmes. Furthermore, society must strive to reduce inequalities to provide fair and equitable opportunities for all,” says Jefferson Vendrametto, director of Institutional Relations of Cebrac.

Trending professions in 2024

Given this scenario, young people must look for ways to start their career journey with a head start. To achieve this, it is important to consider acquiring skills relevant to growing careers. Below, the expert has listed 5 professions that are expected to be on the rise in 2024.

1. Sales

Sales professionals are essential to the economy, as they have the ability to meet the needs of consumers and businesses. The end of the year is a great opportunity to explore this area with temporary opportunities.

The Brazilian Association for Temporary Work (Asserttem) expects a 5% increase in temporary hiring in this last quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2022.

2. Pharmacy

Health-related careers are constantly growing and this profession plays a crucial role in providing services to the population. To enter the sector, the ideal is to follow professional courses that provide a broader vision of the profession.

3. Administration

Careers in administration are versatile and can be applied to different industries. Learning to manage resources, teams and processes is invaluable. To get started in the industry you can take an administrative assistant course and find out if you have an affinity with the profession.

4. Trade

With the increase in online shopping, specialized e-commerce and logistics professionals are essential to ensure fast and efficient deliveries. Therefore, this area is among the professions that will be in demand in 2024.

5. Information Technology (IT)

Technology is a driving force in the modern economy. Careers in the IT industry, such as software development Softwarecybersecurity, data analytics and artificial intelligence are in high demand.

Source: Terra

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