Some of the big news events of 2024 are affecting the jobs that will be most in demand in 2025. \ufeff<\/p>\n
For example, in 2024, \ufeffhurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton slammed the Southeastern states, leaving billions of dollars of damages in their wake. As a result, insurance agencies are hiring more salespeople and actuaries to help those businesses keep up with customer needs. \ufeff\ufeffThe Los Angeles wildfires at the start of this year further show how much the insurance industry has to reckon with.<\/p>\n
Similarly, with businesses such as Amazon, Dell and Disney announcing plans to bring many of their corporate employees back to the office full-time in 2025, office clerks and receptionists are in high demand. And layoffs of federal workers this year have meant that many skilled workers are looking for new jobs.<\/p>\n
The following 25 jobs are among those listed by the U.S. Department of Labor projections as \u201cBright Outlook Occupations,\u201d<\/a> meaning there are many open positions now, the number of jobs is expected to grow over the next nine years\ufeff, or both. From that list, AARP focused on roles that have been popular with older workers or do not require extensive training to get hired. The list is presented in alphabetical order. All wage data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Click on the \u201cFind\u201d link to see current job postings in that profession on Indeed, which is teaming up with AARP to provide career resources to older workers.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Accountant<\/p>\n Despite continuous high demand for workers, accounting is not as popular a career as it used to be. According to a Wall Street Journal report, more than 300,000 accountants have left the profession in recent years. During roughly that same period, the number of people taking the exam to become certified public accountants has dropped. That means if you have experience or interest in this field, job opportunities \u2014 including contract and freelance work<\/a> \u2014 are plentiful.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Actuary<\/p>\n A rapidly changing world also means unfamiliar risks that insurance agencies must translate into dollars and sense. \ufeffProperty damage due to extreme weather, improvements in medical treatments and prescription drugs, and cybersecurity threats are some of the reasons why insurance agencies are hiring actuaries to help them figure out financial risks.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Barista<\/p>\n According to National Coffee Association research, Americans drink roughly 517 million cups\u00a0of coffee each day, making it the nation\u2019s most popular beverage. While most of that coffee is made at home, there are still plenty of job opportunities for baristas. The bonus is that some larger coffee chains offer their part-time employees benefits<\/a>\u00a0like health\ufeff coverage, retirement plans and paid time off.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0Bicycle repairer<\/p>\n As cities and counties build more bike lanes and bicycle trails, the need for bicycle mechanics is growing, too. Some bicycle sales and repair shops offer on-the-job training for these positions.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Bookkeeper<\/p>\n The number of job openings in this field will be high in 2025, according to the BLS. Overall, however, it\u2019s a profession in gradual decline as more businesses use software to help them keep track of their financial records. But with opportunities for freelance and contract work, bookkeeping can be an attractive retirement job.<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0Cashier<\/p>\n\n
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