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What’s changing in the U.S. job market, and what it means for your next move.
See where jobs are projected to grow, what training or credentials different roles ask for, and how pay and openings compare near you. These guides also cover remote and part-time work, and whether a side gig fits your schedule.
- Where jobs are growing
- What it takes to qualify
- Remote, hybrid, or flexible
Featured story · U.S. job outlook
Where U.S. jobs are projected to grow through 2035.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the economy will add 5.9 million jobs from 2025 to 2035. This covers where that growth is expected, what it takes to enter selected occupations, and how to check pay and openings near you.
Source: BLS employment projections, 2025–2035.
The big picture
Four things to consider before your next career move.
01
Job demand
Healthcare support is among the occupational groups projected to grow fastest through 2035, and data scientists rank among the fastest-growing individual occupations. Once a role catches your eye, check pay and openings where you live.
Sources BLS employment projections · CareerOneStop wage tools
02
Skills and training
Start with the job you want, then compare ways to qualify. A community college program, certification, degree, or paid Registered Apprenticeship can each make sense, depending on the role.
Source Apprenticeship.gov career seeker resources
03
Work flexibility
In 2025, 35% of employed people did some or all of their work at home on days they worked. When comparing jobs, look at where you’re expected to work, which hours you need to be available, and how often you’ll need to go in.
Source BLS American Time Use Survey
04
Extra income
In a 2024 Federal Reserve survey, some gig workers said they'd struggle to make ends meet without that income, and many wanted steadier pay. When comparing options, look at what you could earn after expenses and how reliably the work comes in.
Source Federal Reserve household survey, 2024
Career guides
Find out what jobs pay and what it takes to qualify.
Job outlook
Selected roles in healthcare, technology, and other fields with strong projected growth, plus how to check demand in your area.
Read the guide →Pay
How to look up wages for your occupation and location, and use local figures to put a posted salary range or hourly rate in context.
Read the guide →Skills and training
How long an apprenticeship, certificate, or degree path takes, what it costs, and what credential it leads to.
Read the guide →Flexible work
What “flexibility” can mean — where you work, when you work, or both — and what to ask about office days and required hours.
Read the guide →Career change
How to find roles that use skills you already have, and identify what you’d still need to learn to make the move.
Read the guide →Job search safety
How to verify a listing on the employer’s own site, recognize a request for upfront payment, and decide when it’s safe to share personal information.
Read the guide →Work options
Compare six ways to work.
| Work option | What to check |
|---|---|
| Part-time jobs | Expected weekly hours, shift changes, and which benefits are available. |
| Remote jobs | Eligible states, time zone requirements, and whether travel is expected. |
| Hybrid jobs | Required office days, commute time, and who sets the schedule. |
| Flexible schedules | Required hours, how far ahead shifts are posted, and whether you can change your availability. |
| Freelance work | Project scope, payment terms, and the time it takes to find clients. |
| App-based gigs | Pay per task, unpaid waiting time, and expenses such as mileage or supplies. |
Practical guides
What to ask before you apply or accept an offer.
Employee or independent contractor?
Ask how you’ll be paid, who covers equipment and expenses, and which benefits, if any, come with the arrangement.
How to write a résumé for a remote role
Show how you’ve handled deadlines, shared updates, and worked with people in different locations, using specific examples of what you delivered.