Great jobs for Generation Z, according to CareerCast
The oldest members of Generation Z are just beginning to enter the workforce.
If you’re a recent graduate who has landed a job as a computer and information systems manager, congratulations: According to a new report from CareerCast, you already have the top-ranked job for Generation Z (those born from 1995 through 2010).
Looking at salary and job growth outlook data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the career site recently identified the 10 best jobs for Generation Z, a group just beginning to school for the labor market. All of the top careers identified have open positions in Massachusetts.
Computer and information systems manager took the top spot for its high median annual salary of $131,600 and favorable job growth outlook (53,700 jobs are expected to be added by 2024.)
Environmental engineer took the No. 2 spot with a median annual salary of $84,560, while financial planner ($89,160) and human resources manager ($104,440) took the No. 3 and No. 4 spots, respectively.
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Registered nurse ($67,490), software developer ($100,690), and statistician ($80,110) rounded out the list, with statistician coming in at No. 10.
According to CareerCast, many of the jobs among the top 10 list are influenced by Generation Z’s “lifetime exposure to the Internet” and easy access to technology through the proliferation of smartphones. Jobs like data scientists and statistician reflect the growing need for large sums of data to be translated into meaningful information for employers.
Other popular positions like financial planner, CareerCast said, reflect Generation Z’s interest in financial literacy and avoiding debt.
Read CareerCast’s full ranking here.
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