Finding a job is becoming significantly competitive as job seekers look for ways to distinguish themselves from employers to secure work. With college graduates entering the workforce, many are on the hunt for their first jobs that offer high salaries, stability, and long-term growth.
To get a clearer picture of the current market for entry-level jobs, WalletHub released a new study comparing 108 entry-level roles based on three key categories: immediate opportunity, growth potential, and job hazards. The study evaluated these categories using 12 data points graded on a 100-point scale.
Best Entry-Level Jobs
- Hardware Engineer
- Certified Nursing Assistant at a Nursing Home
- Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Safety Representative
Worst Entry-Level Jobs
- Boilermaker
- Automotive Mechanic
- Mechanical Drafter
- Computer Numeric Control Machine Programmer
- Welder
A Closer Look at the Top 3 Entry-Level Jobs
Why You Should Care:
Hardware Engineers ranked as the top entry-level job due to their focus on the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware components and systems. According to WalletHub, hardware engineers have the 18th-most job openings among over 100 career types evaluated for the study, with high annual salaries nearing $157,000.
A Certified Nursing Assistant at a nursing home boasts the third-lowest unemployment rate at only 2.8% and has the fourth-most job openings. Importantly, employees in this role typically work less than 40 hours a week and can be hired without prior experience.
Furthermore, Engineers have access to numerous job openings and don't require practical experience to secure a position, with a median salary of nearly $117,000 and a starting salary of almost $77,000, also averaging under 40 hours a week.
The Source:
Information for this story was provided by WalletHub, which compared entry-level roles using three key categories: immediate opportunity, growth potential, and job hazards. The categories were graded on a 100-point scale.
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