New York, Washington, D.C. and other major metros may be some of the most sought-after job markets for young professionals, but for ample opportunities and high-paying roles, they may have better luck in the Sun Belt.
The metro areas around Tucson, Arizona; Tallahassee, Florida; and Gainesville, Florida; are the fastest-growing job markets for entry-level roles, according to new data from LinkedIn.
The top industries hiring entry-level workers are secure fields like manufacturing, government, education and health care.
1 priority is finding a job with stability.
The professional services sector has seen more layoffs in recent years, Kantenga says, but common jobs in consulting and legal services also pay "extremely well," which may be a worthwhile tradeoff for young people.
Persons:
Kory Kantenga, Kantenga, grads
Organizations:
LinkedIn, Sun
Locations:
York, Washington, Tucson , Arizona, Tallahassee , Florida, Gainesville , Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, Chattanooga , Tennessee, Savannah, Georgia, Des Moines , Iowa, Birmingham , Alabama, Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Huntsville , Alabama, Hartford , Connecticut, South, Americas, Tucson