Episode•August 8, 2023•17 min

What Job Market Trends Are Forging Our Future? | Ep. 253

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the ever-changing job market? Let Tiffany guide you through the latest trends and career tips to help you pivot or get your dream job. Learn about the growth in healthcare and social assistance, hybrid work schedules, the gig economy, remote work, and more in-demand skills. Plus, get practical advice on how to stay connected and motivated during this challenging time. So don't miss out - tune in now to get all of Tiffany's career tips! Every Tuesday, Tiffany answers one of your submitted questions. To submit a question for an upcoming episode, visit here: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/asktiffany If you are an organization and want to hire Tiffany to speak or partner with Money Talk With Tiff, visit our Corporations page at https://academy.moneytalkwitht.com/corporations. Additional Resources Visit our website: moneytalkwitht.com How To Make More Money In Your Career - Tried & True Strategies For Success Last week's episode: I Switched Careers and So Can You! Here's How! Goals Series from January: Tiffany's Take: Goal Setting Tiffany's Take: SMART Goals The Most Effective Way To Tackle Your Financial Goals Goal Implementation: How To Actually Accomplish Your Goals How To Stick To Your Goals When You Don't Feel Like It This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Key Takeaways

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Healthcare and social assistance will account for nearly one-third of the projected 8.3 million new U.S. jobs
Nurses and medical professionals remain in especially high demand
Aging population is driving long-term sector growth
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Hybrid work is becoming the dominant model—28.2 % of full-time employees already work hybrid, projected to reach 48 % of knowledge workers by end of 2023
87 % of workers offered remote options take them, averaging 3 remote days per week
In-person roles now face less competition because so many applicants chase remote positions
3
The gig economy is surging; companies increasingly hire independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time staff
COVID accelerated the shift by proving remote deliverables are viable
Workers can monetize any marketable skill via contractor platforms
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In-demand skills span both soft and technical areas: management, communication, customer service, leadership, sales, project management, research/analytics, cloud computing, AI, and digital literacy
Even non-managerial roles list goal-setting and decision-making as requirements
Trades are poised for growth as baby boomers retire
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Remote-work success hinges on deliberate routines and boundaries
Establish fixed work hours and a dedicated workspace
Use digital tools (Slack, Notion) to stay connected and take regular breaks for mental and physical health

Intro

Tiffany fields listener questions about career pivots and distills the latest labor-market data into actionable advice for job seekers.
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– Opening & Episode Focus

Tiffany introduces the episode as an extension of last week’s career-pivot discussion, aiming to highlight current job-market trends and practical tips.

– Trend 1 – Healthcare & Social Assistance Boom

Nearly one-third of the projected 8.3 million new jobs will fall in healthcare and social assistance; nurses and medical roles are especially hot.

– Trend 2 – Tech Driving Workplace Diversity

Technology platforms enable distributed, diverse teams; Tiffany cites her own use of tech to collaborate with global contractors.

– Trend 3 – Rise of Hybrid & Remote Schedules

Most new college hires will be in-person or hybrid; remote roles attract hundreds of applicants, giving in-person candidates an edge.

COVID showed employers that maybe we can let people stay home a little bit.

– Trend 4 – Gig Economy Expansion

Companies are shifting toward independent contractors and freelancers; COVID accelerated the move by proving remote deliverables work.

– Trend 5 – Aging Workforce & Trades Opportunity

Baby boomers retiring creates openings in trades and skilled labor; education, agriculture, and digital commerce also forecast strong growth.

– In-Demand Skills for 2023

Management, communication, customer service, leadership, sales, project management, research & analytics, cloud computing, AI, digital literacy

– Remote-Work Stats & Well-Being Focus

28.2 % of full-time employees already hybrid; 48 % of knowledge workers expected fully remote or hybrid by year-end. Companies are prioritizing employee well-being programs.

– Actionable Tips for Remote Success

Establish a routine, create a dedicated workspace, stay connected via digital tools, prioritize health & breaks, keep learning

When I’m off, I’m off—so I can spend time with my kids, cook dinner, whatever I need to do.

– Closing & Call-to-Action

Tiffany invites listeners to submit questions and reminds organizations that she is available for financial-education speaking engagements.

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Topics

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