Some Great Job Opportunities for Young Adults

For Those with Ambition

Some Great Job Opportunities for Young AdultsThe job market and economy of today is unique. It is a far cry from what it was even ten years ago. That is why many young adults simply do not know where to go to look for good work. There are so many new industries popping up at such a fast pace that young adults aren’t sure which careers are stable and lucrative, and which ones are only temporary.

Wading through all the careers out there to find one that is right for you is not easy. There are a lot of options, a lot of information, and it seems everyone thinks that their way is the right way. So how do you decide which job best fits your needs and skill sets?

Well thankfully, there are a lot of resources out there to help you do the research necessary, and we did a lot of the hard work for you already by assembling this list of the best jobs for young people:

Web Developers

Everyone, and I mean everyone has or needs a website these days. If you want to have any kind of respectable business, a website is a great opportunity for those who are tech-savvy. The best part is you don’t even need a Bachelor’s degree always to get into this field. The average web developer makes about $70,000 a year, and 8% of the people in this career field are under 24 years old. This field has also grown by 19% between 2013 and 2017.

Public Relations Specialist

Lately there is a lot of need for damage control in this sector. There is so much going on, so many reputations of big companies being damaged that the demand for these jobs only promises to keep going up. A PR manager makes on average $65,000 a year. The number of jobs in this field have increased by 7% over the last four years and 9% of PR professionals are under 24.

Professional Gambling

While looking for the right kind of career can always be a gamble, there is always the chance to win big. If you do your research you can find ways to get ahead. That is how a lot of young people are making a good living. With the right angles you can generate a consistent profit. For example, if your go-to gambling site does not offer free bets, then you aren’t getting your money’s worth.

Sound Engineering Technician

When you go to a concert and a band sounds crisp, or a live presentation or speech that is the perfect volume and has the most engaging sound effects, you can thank a sound technician for that. Sound technicians help radio shows, podcasts, and Youtube channels maintain audial integrity. As popular as things like Youtube channels and podcasts have become, you can bet there is a huge explosion of careers in this field. The cool thing about this field is you can land a job without the experience and learn as you go. The average salary of a sound technician is $62,000 a year. There are only about 15,000 currently working in the field, but it is growing substantially, at it increased by 8% from 2013 to 2017. A whopping 11% of sound engineering technicians are under 24 years old.

Want to see more great jobs for young adults, check out a more complete list of other great opportunities here.


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