The pandemic shook everyone’s idea of job stability. With thousands of people losing their jobs and many more being furloughed, it’s forced people to think a little harder when choosing their career routes. Now more than ever, people are taking action to work in industries that are growing rapidly.
So if you’re carefully planning your next move, here are some of the fastest growing industries in 2022:
- Tech
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Digital marketing
5 of the fastest growing industries to work in
1. Tech
The pandemic forced businesses to change the way they operate. It forced them to innovate and modernise their operation through better tech and software solutions. There was a huge soar in demand for software developers at the height of the pandemic in the summer of 2021 with 100,000 vacancies for software developers in April 2021 alone.
But the fun didn’t stop there. Tech had a record breaking year in 2021 after taking £26bn VC investment. When you consider this figure was just £11.5bn in 2020, you realise how explosive it is!
So if you’ve got a soft spot for tech and are willing to put in the learning hours, you’ll be sure to create a long and fruitful career for yourself in this beast of an industry!
2. Construction
The construction industry really proved its durability and longevity in 2020. It was one of the few industries to have been given the green light to continue grafting throughout lockdown albeit with a few delays due to supply chain issues.
In 2021, construction continued to plough through issues with inflation and driver shortages, and the demand for construction workers almost hit a 20 year high. Skilled workers like site managers, project managers, carpenters and bricklayers have been in particular demand, especially with many workers leaving amidst Brexit.
3. Healthcare
Due to having an ageing population and recovery from the pandemic, the healthcare industry is set to grow steadily until 2030 at least. There’s a huge demand for healthcare workers currently with roles ranging from home carers to nurses to surgeons. Experts estimate over 1 million more healthcare workers will be needed over the next decade.
A recent review showed that NHS funding is set to increase to £162.6bn over the next 3 years. So if you have a passion for helping those in need, you could be set with a career in care.
4. Logistics
With many drivers leaving the UK after Brexit and the growing use of online shopping, the nation currently faces a huge shortage of workers in the logistics industry. Roles include transport planners, HGV drivers, multi-drop delivery drivers and warehouse workers.
Throughout the pandemic, the logistics industry has moved steadily but is still currently seeking roughly 100,000 HGV drivers to meet demands. There are plenty of long-term career prospects for people in the logistics industry from freight transportation to inventory management and control to supply chain design and planning.
If you’re logically minded with excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for planning, a career in logistics could be right up your alley!
5. Digital marketing
The world of digital content is exploding and has no intention of stopping any time soon. From social media management to marketing campaigns to content creation, there’s a wide variety of roles to choose from in this sphere. Professionals who run paid ad campaigns are particularly sought after, with an increased interest from employers of 116.4% in this skill alone!
If you consider yourself a bit of a creative cat, a career in digital marketing could promise to be very fulfilling for you!
Move smart
Making a career move is great, but only if the new opportunity can provide you with more prospects than your previous role. Before changing jobs, always research the industry you’re considering before signing on the dotted line. You want to find an industry that’s going to continue growing come rain or shine!
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