After the coronavirus pandemic, the Great Resignation began in the United States. Then, more than 50 million Americans left their jobs.
But it would be more correct to call it the Great Reshuffle, because there were more job seekers than just those who quit. The pandemic allowed many to rethink their careers, professional and life goals.
In 2024, the greatest labor shortage was in the durable goods manufacturing sector – cars and furniture, where only 55% of jobs were filled. About 50% of employees are lacking in professional services – these are lawyers, accountants, engineers.
According to Indeed, a large job search portal, the top twenty most in-demand professions in the United States include a nurse, financial manager, software developer, IT manager, physician assistant and others.