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☆ The 10 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. right now—many can be remote and pay over $100,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Salary range: $41,500-$269,500Top locations hiring: Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area, New York City, Dallas2. Salary range: $34,000-$179,500Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, Boston5. Salary range: $42,500-$138,500Top locations hiring: New York City, Chicago, Atlanta6. Salary range: $43,500-$277,500Top locations hiring: New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area8. Salary range: $25,000-$93,500Top locations hiring: Dallas, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area10.

Persons: Andrew Seaman, they're, Seaman, — Organizations: LinkedIn, Washington, D.C, Dallas, Government, Health, Atlanta, New, Kansas, Diversity, Artificial Locations: U.S, Baltimore, New York City, Sacramento, Los Angeles , Washington, Houston, Boston, Francisco , New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas City, Austin, Washington, Francisco, Boston , New York, Dallas , New York City, Francisco , New York City , Washington, Yale

☆ The No. 1 challenge Fortune 500 execs say they're facing with employees right now, according to new research
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Executives are more concerned about employee productivity than about getting them back to the office, according to new research from Atlassian. In September, the Australian software company asked 100 Fortune 500 and 100 Fortune 1000 executives what their biggest organizational challenge is, and nearly half (43%) said low productivity. Only a third of executives with an in-office mandate said they thought their in-office policies have had any impact on productivity. Instead, 76% of the Fortune 500 executives surveyed said they are more worried about how their teams are working than where they work. It's not the first time executives have said they're worried that workers are getting less done — and evidence suggests their fears aren't unfounded.

Persons: It's, Atlassian's, Scott Farquhar Organizations: Fortune, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNBC Locations: Australian

☆ The first step you need to take when changing careers—it's the 'best thing' to do, says Yale expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If you've ever thought about quitting your job and exploring a new path, now is a great time to switch careers. Businesses typically refresh their hiring budgets at the start of the year, meaning there are more job opportunities to explore, and with travel slowing down after the holidays, more people are unencumbered and willing to network, making it easier to strike up meaningful connections. Conversations with close friends won't yield the most valuable insights, says Lipman, who is also the bestselling author of "NEXT! "You can post a networking request on LinkedIn or Instagram, or if you have a list of industries you're interested in, you can text people and just say, 'Hey! I'm looking to transition careers, and am interested in learning more about working in tech (or whatever the industry is), do you know anyone I can chat with?'"

Persons: Joanne Lipman, Lipman, Erin McGoff Organizations: Yale University Locations: New York

☆ The No. 1 in-demand remote job companies are hiring for—it can pay over $100,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The most sought-after remote job companies are hiring for isn't in tech, as you might expect. Accountant is the hottest work-from-home job on the market right now. Accountants claimed the top spot in FlexJobs' annual ranking of the top remote jobs in the U.S., thanks to increasing demand for these skilled professionals across several industries, including finance, health care and government. On ZipRecruiter, the share of open accountant roles that were remote jumped from about 8% in 2019 to nearly 20% in 2023, according to data shared with CNBC Make It. "There's a lot of oversight … you can't afford the legal liability of messing this up."

Persons: —, Julia Pollak, Pollak Organizations: Accountants, Baby Boomers, CNBC, of Labor Statistics Locations: FlexJobs, U.S

Nguyen, 29, is a celebrity nail artist and the owner of JennPaintt Nail Lounge in Los Angeles, where she offers a range of services, from manicures to eyelash extensions. Some of Nguyen's most famous clients include Paris Hilton and Hailey Bieber, but her salon is open to non-celebrities, too. She first moved to Los Angeles in 2019, seeking a respite from New York's harsh winters. At the time, Nguyen was a substitute teacher for a public school district and had planned to continue her teaching career in Los Angeles. "But I wasn't making enough money teaching," Nguyen recalls.

Persons: Jenny, Nguyen, Hailey Bieber, Jenny Nguyen, Andrew Evers Organizations: Paris Hilton, Apple, Converse, CNBC, New, Hofstra University Locations: Los Angeles, manicures, Chanel, New York, Los

☆ Cher says this career mistake cost her 'a lot of money': 'I was so stupid'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cher has sold over 100 million records and won a trove of awards, including a Grammy, an Emmy and an Oscar, across her six-decade career. But there's one mistake the 77-year-old singer made earlier in her career that still haunts her — and cost her "a lot of money," she shared in a new interview. While that line made it to the final recorded version of "Believe," Cher's name doesn't appear in the songwriting credits. "Believe," which was released in 1998, is one of Cher's best-selling records to date. Warner Records, the label that released "Believe," did not immediately respond to CNBC Make It's request for comment.

Persons: Cher, Vernon Kay, Kay, I've, Rick Carnes, Carnes, Brian Higgins, Stuart McLennan, Paul Barry, Steven Torch, Matthew Gray, Timothy Powell Organizations: BBC, Recording Academy, Songwriters Guild of America, Warner Records, CNBC

☆ The No. 1 question to never ask in a job interview, says CEO who's interviewed hundreds: 'You risk sending the wrong message'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

There is one question, in particular, you should "never" ask an employer, says Bert Bean, CEO of the staffing firm Insight Global: "What's the work-life balance for this role?" With this question, he explains, "You risk sending the wrong message about your career aspirations to a future employer." Asking hiring managers about the company's work-life balance can create an impression that you aren't engaged, reliable or committed to the role. "Your future employer shouldn't dictate to you what your boundaries should be." There are other ways to determine a company's approach to work-life balance outside of the interview.

Persons: Bert Bean, Bean, Barry Drexler, Mary Gleason, Drexler, you'll, Arthur C, Brooks Organizations: Insight, CNBC, Summit

☆ Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy on the bench includes deciding votes on affirmative action, abortion
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court, has died. O'Connor died in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday of "complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer's, and a respiratory illness," the court announced. Fifty-one years old at the time of her nomination, O'Connor served for more than 24 years before retiring in 2006. O'Connor often cast the deciding vote on a wide range of issues, including abortion, affirmative action and religion. By the time she retired, she cast the deciding vote in over 350 Supreme Court cases, the Sandra Day O'Connor Insitute reports.

Persons: Sandra Day O'Connor, O'Connor, Ronald Reagan, Sandra Day O'Connor Insitute Locations: Phoenix , Arizona

☆ The No. 1 'desirable' trait CEOs look for in employees, says Harvard career expert: It's 'a huge currency'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The best employees aren't always the smartest or most confident people in the room. There's a different quality that helps high performers stand out, says Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati: They're trustworthy. "Trustworthiness is the most desirable trait CEOs tell me they look for in their employees," he explains. "Trust is a huge currency in organization, it's the quality on which all professional relationships are built and how they thrive." You might instinctively understand what trust is, but two types are crucial in the workplace, according to Gulati: character-based trust, and competency-based trust.

Persons: aren't, Ranjay, Gulati Organizations: Harvard Business School

☆ These 5 in-demand AI jobs pay $100,000 or more—and can all be done from home
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Overall, job postings on LinkedIn that mention either AI or generative AI more than doubled globally between July 2021 and July 2023. Other job search platforms have also observed a rise in open AI roles. These five jobs are among the most in-demand AI jobs that companies are hiring for on both platforms. As the report notes, demand for AI talent and skills in a variety of roles "will continue to increase as more companies embrace AI across their workflows." Check out:The most in-demand AI job of 2023 can pay over $200,000 and offers remote opportunities

Persons: Trey Causey, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNBC, Software Locations: ZipRecruiter

☆ 'Retirement isn't that easy': 3 people on working into their 90s and 100s
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jayne Burns, Bob Rohloff and Melba Mebane are part of a fast-growing share of the workforce: Americans working past 75. Many Americans are working into their 70s and 80s — or longer — because of longer life spans, changing attitudes about retirement and insufficient savings. Mebane began working as an "elevator girl" at the Mayer & Schmidt department store in 1949 when she was just 17 years old, through a work-study program at Tyler High School. During her tenure at Dillard's, Mebane had several opportunities to become a manager, but she always turned the offers down. Those friendships, Mebane says, made working at Dillard's "the best job I ever had."

Persons: Jayne Burns, Bob Rohloff, Melba Mebane, Elizabeth HusVar Jayne Burns, Joann, Burns, Dick, Donna Burns, Donna, Terry Mebane Melba Mebane, Mebane, William T, Dillard, Mark Karweick Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Department, CNBC, Crafts, Mayer & Schmidt, Tyler High School, Dillard's Locations: U.S, Mason , Ohio, Dillard's, Tyler , Texas

☆ Companies have an 'incredible need' for this in-demand skill, says Google exec—and it pays over $100,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of cybersecurity jobs will grow 32% in the next decade — much faster than the average for occupations overall. "Employers are really struggling to find people who are comfortable working in cybersecurity, but there's this incredible need and demand for people with these skills," says Gevelber. It's one of the reasons Gevelber founded Grow with Google, the tech giant's skilling initiative, in 2017. The online program provides lessons and certifications for in-demand skills like cybersecurity and data analytics. Other colleges and organizations, including Amazon Web Services, Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania, offer comparable cybersecurity certificates.

Persons: Lisa Gevelber, Gevelber Organizations: FBI, of Labor Statistics, Employers, Google, Amazon Web Services, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania Locations: U.S, cybersecurity

☆ The happiest workers ignore this common piece of career advice, says Harvard expert: 'It's very self-limiting'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"Work-life balance" is often regarded as an important indicator of a thriving, successful career. Millennials and Gen Z workers, in particular, place a high value on work-life balance and seek out benefits that enable flexibility. But "work-life balance" is a "horrible, misleading" goal to strive for, says Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati. "Find work-life balance" is a common piece of career advice Gulati encourages his students — and the CEOs he interviews on his podcast, "Deep Purpose"— to ignore. Here, Gulati explains why focusing on work-life balance can be counterproductive and offers a better alternative:

Persons: Millennials, Gen, Ranjay Gulati, Gulati, I'm Organizations: Harvard Business School

☆ The 3 most-Googled jobs in the U.S. don't require a degree—some can pay over $200K
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

On Google, searches for "no degree jobs" reached an all-time high this year in the U.S., according to Google Trends data shared with CNBC Make It. Most travel agents require at least a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Within Google searches for jobs without a degree, "high paying jobs without a degree" was a top search in 2023. The average salaries for these roles vary: According to ZipRecruiter, the average pay for travel agents in the U.S. is $39,955, while real estate agents are pulling in an average $86,356 per year and notaries earn $129,717. The top 10% of real estate agents and notaries, however, are earning well over $100,000 and $200,000, respectively.

Persons: Lisa Gevelber, ZipRecruiter, Warren Buffett Organizations: Google, CNBC, National Notary Association, Cruise Lines International Association, International Air Transport Association Locations: U.S

☆ Why it pays a lot less to switch jobs right now: ‘That new-hire glow is fading’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

At the height of the "great resignation," many new hires could expect to double their salaries or receive generous sign-on bonuses. But landing a new job today doesn't pay off like it did only a year ago. Lower quit rates, increasing labor supply and falling worker demand could all be to blame for slowing wage growth this year, says Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. Some industries have been hit harder than others: For new hires in finance, pay growth has been at a "literal standstill" since July, says Richardson. As Richardson cautions: "That new-hire glow — contentment fueled largely by big pay increases — is fading fast."

Persons: Nela Richardson, Richardson, Jobseekers, Chris Cicconi, Cicconi, Aerin Paulo, Paulo, I've Organizations: ADP Locations: Lower, U.S, Montreal, Connecticut

☆ Oprah Winfrey: Here's the 'No. 1 signal' you're stuck in your career—and what to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul worth $2.5 billion, but even she has felt stuck and confused at different points throughout her career. Like many young people, Winfrey held jobs early in her career that did not bring purpose or meaning to her life. You might not realize you are stuck in your career until you burn out, Winfrey told Wanga. In order to step into the most powerful version of yourself, you need to have clarity of intention, Winfrey told Wanga. "I spent many years talking to my audiences after the show, and I would always say, 'Tell me what you want.

Persons: Oprah Winfrey, Winfrey, Caroline Wanga, she's, Wanga, Gary Zukav's, haven't, —, Warren Buffett Organizations: Essence Ventures, WJZ Locations: U.S

☆ The No. 1 industry Gen Z wants to work in, according to new research—it's not tech
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Media and entertainment is the top industry Gen Z wants to work in, beating tech, health care and education, according to a new report from Samsung and Morning Consult. The report, which surveyed over 1,000 Americans ages 16 to 25, found that Gen Z values flexible, creative jobs and careers where they can maintain a healthy work-life balance. Work-life balance trumps job securityTo be fair, 2023 has been a tough year to work in media and entertainment. Even so, Gen Z is a social generation that places a high value on community and societal impact over job security in their careers, Woo points out. Gen Z wants to become influencers — or have the freedom to change their minds

Persons: Z, Ann Woo, Woo, Gen Z Organizations: . Media, Samsung, Samsung Electronics America, Media, WGA, SAG, Entertainment, of Labor Statistics Locations: Silicon Valley

☆ This 91-year-old has had the same job for 75 years—his best advice for a long, happy career
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bob Rohloff didn't expect to find his dream job when he was 16 — or that he'd stay in the same career for the rest of his life. The Wisconsin native started cutting hair in 1948, training under his dad, Erv, who was a barber. 1930s Courtesy: Rohloff familyStill in his teens, Rohloff took hands-on barber training at the Appleton Vocational School in Appleton, Wisconsin, a 20-minute drive from his hometown, Black Creek. Following graduation, Rohloff opened two shops in Wisconsin and then worked in Arizona for 18 years. At this point, Rohloff says he can't imagine his life without working in a barbershop.

Persons: Bob Rohloff didn't, Erv, Rohloff, Marian, Mark Karweick Organizations: Appleton Vocational School Locations: Wisconsin, Appleton , Wisconsin, Black, Arizona, Hortonville , Wisconsin

☆ This 66-year-old has worked at McDonald's for 50 years: ‘I never thought it would be my forever job’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In the 1970s, the coolest job you could have was flipping burgers at McDonald's. "Believe it or not, you needed to have an in to get a job at McDonald's back then, so my brother, who was working in the kitchen, recommended me for the job," Hendel, 66, tells CNBC Make It. "I never thought it would be my forever job," says Hendel. And he goes, 'Do you think you're good at it?' In 1990, Hendel became the owner/operator of his first McDonald's restaurant in Brooklyn.

Persons: Paul Hendel, Hank, Hendel, Merrick McDonald's, McDonald's, Peter Hunt, Paul, I'm, It's, I've, Lauren, Mark Organizations: CNBC, C.W, Post University, Long Island University, McDonald's Locations: Merrick , New York, Long, McDonald's, Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Glen Cove, Nassau County, Oceanside , New York, Hunt

☆ 34-year-old makes $100,000 a year designing shoes—without a bachelor’s degree
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Ditching the Degree series, where women who have built six-figure careers without a bachelor's degree reveal the secrets of their success. The Brooklyn native knew she wanted to work in fashion from the time she was old enough to speak. In 2007, just a few weeks after Fortune graduated high school, she enrolled in the Art Institute of New York City's associate's degree program as a fashion design major. Now, Fortune is a head footwear designer at Eastman Footwear Group, where she designs shoes for popular brands like Tretorn, Eddie Bauer and Nicole Miller. She started her first job at Eastman in April 2012, and within a year, transitioned to the footwear design team.

Persons: Krystal Fortune, Fortune, Eddie Bauer, Nicole Miller, Tommy Hilfiger, Krystal Fortune Fortune, it'd, Fortune didn't, Eastman, weren't Organizations: CNBC, Brooklyn, Saks, Art Institute of New, Eastman Footwear Group, Craigslist, New York, Art Institute, Eastman Footwear, Eastman Locations: Art Institute of New York, German, New, New York, Skechers

☆ The most in-demand AI job of 2023 can pay over $200,000 and offers remote opportunities
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Nearly one year since ChatGPT was introduced to the world, the excitement surrounding generative artificial intelligence has hardly waned — especially in the job market. Searches for generative AI jobs on Indeed have increased almost 4,000% in the last year, and openings for generative AI jobs are up 306% over the same period. The most sought-after AI job companies are hiring for isn't in engineering, as you might expect. Data scientist is the hottest AI job on the market right now. In the last six months, it was the most-advertised AI job on Indeed and the second most-posted on ZipRecruiter, according to data exclusively shared with CNBC Make It.

Persons: ChatGPT, Julia Pollak Organizations: CNBC

☆ 50% of Gen Z wants to ditch corporate jobs and run their own businesses, according to new research
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"What once seemed like the only path forward, getting a full-time job, has now been divided into so many," she says. "The idea of spearheading a career that I design and has all the elements I want is a strong source of motivation and empowerment that I think is unique for Gen Z compared to older generations." Instead, more young people are seeking balance and fulfillment outside of the confines of a 9-to-5: 50% of Gen Z aspires to become an entrepreneur or start their own business, according to a new report from Samsung and Morning Consult. Gen Z, being a generation that's "extremely online," Woo adds, quickly realized that "as soon as you start producing content that attracts a following, you can get paid and become a business." "I was scrolling TikTok after work one day and seeing all these successful content creators on the platform and I thought, 'Why not me?

Persons: Z, Ann Woo, Zers, Gen Z, Woo, Natalie, she's, it's Organizations: Samsung Electronics America, Samsung, YouTube Locations: Silicon, San Francisco

☆ The No. 1 soft skill you get working in fast food 'can help you excel in any job,' says McDonald's HR exec
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A successful career could start behind a cash register or at a drive-thru window. More than 3 million people work at fast food restaurants across the U.S., according to the latest numbers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Working in fast food offers opportunities to cultivate "critical soft skills" including time management, customer service, communication and adaptability, Boyd says. But the most important skill you develop as a fast food employee is learning to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. "It was the first opportunity that gave me a strong work ethic and started me on my way to my career," Rigsby, 36, said.

Persons: Tiffanie Boyd, McDonald's, Boyd, Jeff Bezos, Barack Obama, Queen Latifah, Cody Rigsby, — Rigsby, he's, Rigsby, it's Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNBC, Amazon, Global Locations: U.S, McDonald's, Greensboro , North Carolina, New York City

☆ This 91-year-old just opened a barber shop in Wisconsin: ‘I’m too happy to quit’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bob Rohloff has been cutting hair for almost as long as he's been alive — and at 91 years old, he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. In June, Rohloff opened Bob's Old Fashioned Barbershop in Hortonville, Wisconsin, a 20-minute drive from his hometown, Black Creek, and a 2-hour drive north from Milwaukee. He started cutting hair in 1948, training under his dad, Erv, who was also a barber, and honing his skills at the Appleton Vocational School in nearby Appleton, Wisconsin. After graduating, he opened two shops in Wisconsin, then moved to Arizona in 1990 and spent 18 years working there. Erv Rohloff cutting Bob's hair circa.

Persons: Bob Rohloff, Rohloff, Erv, Marian, Mark Karweick, Bob Organizations: Appleton Vocational School Locations: Hortonville , Wisconsin, Black, Milwaukee, Appleton , Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan, Appleton

☆ How to write a follow-up email without sounding passive-aggressive
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

How do you encourage the other person to respond without sounding desperate, or worse, passive-aggressive? They could be overwhelmed with something in their personal life, tasked with another time-sensitive project or perhaps your email went to their spam folder. Sincerely, [insert your name here] This approach is effective because you're "putting the ball in their court and letting them set the deadline," Smith explains. In your voicemail, or when they pick up the phone, Smith suggests starting with an emotional appeal: "Hey, I really need your help. I know you're busy, but this deadline is fast approaching and having you involved would really benefit the [task/project/assignment.]"

Persons: Brandon Smith, Smith, you've, I've

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