Job Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Project Managers

 Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Project Managers

Through my readings, it is clear that digital transformation, government (fed / state / local infrastructure initiatives) organizational changes and artificial intelligence (AI) (of course) will continue to evolve and change workforce / workplace dynamics, resulting in the demand for strong, experienced project managers (tech and otherwise).

While hiring of junior level project managers may slow, primarily because executives are still trying to gauge the effect of AI in certain job classifications, project managers with budgetary background, strategic orientations, a network of freelancers / vendors and understanding of their respective industry strengths (cybersecurity, AI / tech platforms, healthcare / biotech, construction / civil engineering) will be in demand.

Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 -

  Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 -

Through my readings, it is clear that AI will continue to evolve and change the dynamic of the industry, creating yet another shift in the way messages are created and conveyed across traditional (TV, OOH, Radio, Print) and digital (social, Internet). AI will automate many functions, esp. as related to Martech and Adtech, changing the business models for ad / creative agencies.

Content / Data Strategists, Analysts and SEO specialists will be in high demand as well as others with very high levels of technical proficiencies as creative skills that AI is incapable of replicating.

Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Oil and Gas

 Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 -  Oil and Gas

(For the rest of 2025, I will be making predictions about market sector growth for 2026, based on my readings. If you are looking for specific information on a particular sector, send me a private message).

Published by Deloitte, industry growth that continued in 2025, despite all the changes in the USA economy and global landscape, will continue in the forthcoming year.  Regarding the job market, the continued digital transformation, driven by AI, will continue to help scale the industry.  That does not mean a falloff in jobs, rather a ramp-up in operations and engineering personnel with updated technology skills.  However, workers with skills in older technologies / functions will have to embrace new skills development in order to remain current.

Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Aerospace and Defense

 Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Aerospace and Defense

(For the rest of 2025, I will be making predictions about market sector growth for 2026, based on my readings. If you are looking for specific information on a particular sector, send me a private message).

Published by Deloitte, the consulting powerhouse predicts that artificial intelligence (AI), increase in the utilization of military vehicles by the US and overseas military via mission readiness (see US / Venezuela and perhaps China / Taiwan) all contribute to increased allocations in spending in the sector.    defense priorities are shifting to accelerate the fielding of AI-enabled systems and collaborative combat aircraft. “Speed to field” is becoming the unifying metric across portfolios.  This also mandates a ramp-up in maintenance / repair and overhaul of equipment.

Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Supply Chain Management

 Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Supply Chain Management

(For the rest of 2025, I will be making predictions about market sector growth for 2026, based on my readings. If you are looking for specific information on a particular sector, send me a private message).

As domestic production continues to expand in the United States as a result of new trade policy and tariffs on imports, US manufacturers will be in need of supply chain professionals, esp. those are are versed in systems that leverage advanced technologies (AL/ML) and data analysis techniques to determine products, components, tools and quantities as well as best practices for optimizing flow of goods.

Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 - Manufacturing

 Market Sector Growth - Job Search 2026 -

Through my readings, it is clear that we will see a spike in hiring (engineering / technical staff) in the US manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on semiconductors (as a hedge v. potential Chinese / Taiwanese conflict), factors that manufacturer "smart" products / components and other good that produce products for automation.

After a dismal 2025 that was caused by rising costs and lower spend by product makers - all related to tariffs / new trade policy. However, the Trump Administration's new tax and spending bill, as well as lower interest offers relief and encourages investment in manufacturing, all leading to more job opportunities.

Will the 2026 job market improve over 2025?

 Will the 2026 job market improve over 2025?

While the US job market tailed off in 2025 due to changes in government policies, economic ramifications due to immigration and tariffs as well as the generally uncertainty caused by the effects of artificial intelligence (Ai) in the workplace, the first two (2) quarters of 2026 will be punctuated by slow growth, with many workers who have been laid off or "job hugging" looking to take advantage of new calendar year budgets in order to find new opportunities.

The "quit rate" (the rate workers voluntarily leave jobs) will increase, showing more confidence in finding new opportunities. The job market will not be as robust as the tech sector continues to reset and other sectors figure out how to best use AI to handle business functions.

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This Morning's News (Source WSJ.com)

 This Morning's News (Source WSJ.com)

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, its highest in more than four years, fueling questions about the American economy’s underlying strength.

A long-delayed government report on Tuesday showed that 64,000 jobs were gained in November, while 105,000 jobs were lost in October.

The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, from 4.4% in September, the last month the Labor Department had reported the unemployment rate.

Job losses in June, August and October mean the U.S. economy has shed jobs in three out of the past six months.

Why Do Young Professionals Leave the Workforce / Change Careers

 Why Do Young Professionals Leave the Workforce / Change Careers

Lack of Advancement Opportunities

A lack of clear growth paths is frustrating young employees who want to advance quickly. Many companies fail to offer defined promotion or development plans, leaving workers feeling stuck in positions with no future.

This stagnation often leads to disengagement and, ultimately, a decision to leave the workforce. The absence of upward mobility is a dealbreaker for many young adults.

They seek roles where they can see immediate progress and feel valued, and when traditional jobs don’t offer that, they’re more likely to leave in search of better opportunities elsewhere.

Source: MSN.com

Information for Students Seeking to Begin Their Careers

 Information for Students Seeking to Begin Their Careers

For students starting job searches, the three (3) tips below should be useful:

1. Network!  Think of the people you know -- relatives, friends, professors, classmates, co-workers at summer jobs,

and others. Make more of an effort to meet with people, and use these conversations to ask their advice, to make

them aware of your job search, to learn more about their jobs or their organizations, and to get the names of others

who might be useful in your job search.

2. Create a contact database. Write down all the employers you contact, the date you sent your résumé, any contact made,

people you talk to, and notes about those contacts. Keep a notepad with you at all times -- take notes as soon as you hear

about an opportunity or when you leave an interview. Get into the habit of updating your database daily.

3. Make a "to do" list every day. This will help you organize your list of priorities and keep you focused on finding

that perfect job.

LinkedIn - This is 'business networking" - please do not treat this as Facebook...

 LinkedIn - This is 'business networking" - please do not treat this as Facebook...

My strongest recommendation as it comes to job hunting is to make sure your LI profile is updated with career information only. Adding personal information to your profile is of little if any value and can be detrimental to your goals.

So many people are afraid of social media. I understand and respect their belief HOWEVER, LinkedIn is about your career, not your family, friends or personal interests.

HUGE DIFFERENCE! LinkedIn is one of the first, if not the first place, employers go to research candidates. If you have zero presence or minimal presence, it is viewed as a NEGATIVE.

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