Jobs in 2023: What’s in demand, what don’t you need a degree for and what’s high paying?
In general, all industries have high hiring demands, but some roles will be more sought after than others due to supply demands and changes in employee priorities. As a bonus, we’ve included a list of high paying roles which don’t require a degree for entry! Demands for employees will shift toward service-based industries and skilled…
By Fuse Recruitment
Job Seeker • February 5, 2023
In general, all industries have high hiring demands, but some roles will be more sought after than others due to supply demands and changes in employee priorities.
As a bonus, we’ve included a list of high paying roles which don’t require a degree for entry!
Demands for employees will shift toward service-based industries and skilled occupations.
Employment for professionals is expected to increase by 14.7% over the years up to 2026, community and personal service workers by 13.5% and managers by 9.2%.
Below is a snapshot of roles we’re seeing in demand in the insurance, finance, utilities, infrastructure and manufacturing industries.
If a role you’re interested in is not mentioned above, reach out to one of our industry specialist recruiters. They’re always happy to speak with you and provide advice.
Sources: SEEK (2023), Victorian Government (2023), National Skills Commission (2023)
High-paying jobs that don’t require a degree
With so many jobs available, your curiosity might drive you to explore other possibilities.
Luckily for you, you stumbled on this guide which outlines different career paths that lead you to high-paying roles. The best part is that you don’t need a degree to get started in any of them.
Below are ten different step-by-step career paths to explore:
Executive Loss Adjuster
Regional Manager
Claims Manager
Insurance Team Leader/Manager
Mortgage Broker
Financial Advisor/Planner
Utilities Operations Manager
Superintendent
Head of Production
Warehouse Manager
For some pathways mentioned above, you’ll need to gain qualifications along the way, but most employers will help you obtain these if required. Some pathways don’t require any extra training at all.
If you’re interested in any of these pathways and want to learn more, speak to our consultants today for a free chat and career advice.
If you’re looking for job hunting advice in 2023, take a look at our job hunting guide below.
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