With the start of a new year, many people have already decided what their new year resolutions are going to be. The unemployment brought on by the pandemic combined with the beginning of 2021 has many people thinking about starting a new career this year. Will you be joining them? It is a tough decision to make, but here are some reasons why the start of 2021 could be the best time to start a new career.
Despite the pandemic, employment is actually projected to grow
Yes, you read that correctly. Due to the size of the aging baby boomer population and the fact that they will be retiring soon, if they haven’t already, the number of jobs is actually expected to grow this year and over the next decade.
The new year is a great time to start networking
Now is the time when new jobs become available, and people figure out what they need. So, it’s a great time to network. This new year could be an especially good time to start networking, because after months of quarantine, they are more open to additional human interaction than ever before. Plus, due to the fact that more people are staying at home, they are more open to phone and zoom interviews rather than in person, making it even easier to find a time to network.
Last year, a study by Fiverr and YouGov found that 6 in 10 U.S. workers were looking to change something about their work or career in 2020. That number is likely higher this year, considering that 2020 was a difficult year for all of us and we are all looking for positive change.
If you are thinking about starting a new career, the thought of searching for a job along with the millions of other people looking right now can be very daunting. Thankfully, there is another way to find work that doesn’t require sending out countless copies of your resume on job board sites like Indeed or Linkedin.
The number of freelancers is increasing
Become a freelancer. There are many great careers that you can easily transition to that are also compatible with freelancing. The total number of freelancers is increasing, and part of this increase is due to the benefits that come with a freelance career. As a freelancer, you can set your own schedule and work when you want to work rather than being stuck working a 9 to 5 schedule. The freedom to be your own boss also attracts many people to freelancing.
Service professions are in demand
There are many different service professions that you can easily become an expert in and can be your entry into a successful freelance career. Become a
- Home Health Aide
- Pet Groomer
- Mover
- Production worker
- Truck driver
- General laborer
- Maintenance and repair worker
- Janitor
- Delivery driver
- Construction worker
Or start another service career, and begin the new year with a new role and a new perspective.
A lot of people don’t make the career move they have always wanted out of fear that it will be too difficult to find work. However, thanks to OneBook, it’s easier than ever for freelance service professionals to find clients.
So, what are you waiting for? Start 2021 off right!
