Becoming an open-minded job seeker

When searching for your next (or first!) professional role, you might find yourself zeroing in on the written job responsibilities. But each opportunity is so much greater than that, representing new learnings, connections, and benefits. By broadening your view of the “perfect job” to one that considers all the relevant factors, you’ll learn more about yourself as well as potential employers. Whatever your reason for seeking a new position, lean into the occasion with:

• Data on today’s top jobs, industries and cities 

• LinkedIn Learning courses to kickstart your career

• Advice for negotiating a job offer

• New LinkedIn games

Your guide to a great career start

Recent college graduates and other career starters are entering a competitive job market, but it’s still possible to find the right role for your interests and goals. LinkedIn's 2024 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career helps job seekers discover the opportunities that await and take steps to get ahead. We’ve pulled together insights that will help you launch your career with intention: 

• Fastest-growing jobs and industries: The LinkedIn Hiring Rate tracks the pace at which LinkedIn members update their profiles with new jobs each month, providing a snapshot of hiring trends. Understanding the fastest-growing sectors and jobs for graduates—like utilities (India, Saudi Arabia), education (Italy, Germany), administration (Brazil, Mexico), and medical assistant and financial analyst (both US)—can help you decide where to focus your energy and maybe explore a rising sector that you hadn’t before. 

• Top cities for entry-level professionals: Keeping an open mind about where you want to start your career can land you in regions that have strong job prospects, low costs of living, and characteristics that align with your personal interests. Whether you have a bachelor's degree or another level of training, consider where you can find a community that will best support your growth.

• Tips from career experts and actual career starters: Level up your networking, interviewing, and on-the-job skills with stories and advice from across the LinkedIn community. "Understand what options are out there," says Jill Tipograph, an early career advisor. "If you're thoughtful about what [jobs] you're applying to and make sure the fit is good, you'll make more progress."

Find the report for your region below:

• United Kingdom (English): https://lnkd.in/evnjPGAg

• France (French): https://lnkd.in/eg_Xhmbg

• Germany (German): https://lnkd.in/ewBwRzHw

• Ireland (English): https://lnkd.in/e7HTYCUV

• Italy (Italian): https://lnkd.in/eqGXgHCg

• Netherlands

• (Dutch): https://lnkd.in/ez8_-rTQ

• (English): https://lnkd.in/eM-Ek8CB

• Saudi Arabia

• (English): https://lnkd.in/ej4VfsyM

• (Arabic): https://lnkd.in/eFadZMDJ

• Spain (Spanish): https://lnkd.in/eTuCGzEt

• Türkiye (Turkish): https://lnkd.in/eVrWVv_R

• UAE (English): https://lnkd.in/e-BMX3Nh

• Brazil (Portuguese): https://lnkd.in/eZ3bAfvH

• Mexico (Spanish): https://lnkd.in/eK-VJ9Ma

• India (English): https://lnkd.in/eATmnnSn

• Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia): https://lnkd.in/eBdXyJqu

• Singapore (English): https://lnkd.in/epAh7DBK

Land your next role with LinkedIn Learning

Now through June, take advantage of free, unlocked LinkedIn Learning courses designed to help you master the essential skills for joining today's workforce. These courses build on ideas in the Guide to Kickstarting Your Career and take you through the crucial steps for succeeding in a new job.

Explore the Kick-Start Your Career in 2024 learning path for courses like: 

• 30-Minute Resume Refresh

• Professional Networking for Career Starters

• The Step-by-Step Guide to Rock Your Job Interview

Get more out of a job offer

So your hard work has paid off and you’ve received that coveted job offer, congrats! The flexible mindset you’ve cultivated will continue to serve you well through this negotiation. Rather than staking it all on a specific salary, negotiation expert Mori Taheripour recommends broadening your expectations once again and seeing how you can leverage benefits like tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Check out her video for eight things you can negotiate that aren’t your salary:

Introducing Games on LinkedIn

As you make connections along your career path, you’ll find that one of the best ways to deepen and reignite relationships is simply by having fun together. That’s why we’ve created daily, thinking-oriented games that encourage friendly competition within your network. 

Every day, play on new games from:

• 📌 Pinpoint: Spot the link between a group of words.

• 🪜 Crossclimb: Dust off your trivia knowledge to solve a whole new take on crossword puzzles.

• 👑 Queens: Test your logic and placement skills.

Just as the tips in today’s newsletter encourage you to find a fresh perspective on your career plans, these games can train your brain to think more creatively. Take a quick break to compete with connections, spark conversations, and break the ice at linkedin.com/games. 

What's your advice for those entering today's job market? Share in the comments below or in a post using #GetStarted. 💡 Subscribe to In the Loop for continuing insights into today’s professional possibilities.