""This year's crop is doing it in a much tighter job market, so there are jobs out there - they're harder to find," LinkedIn editor-in-chief and vice president Dan Roth said on the 3rd hour of TODAY Jan. 7. "They're concentrated in particular industries. It's uneven," he added. "So if you're one of those people who's looking for a new job, it is important to really be armed with information about where there is growth, and then really be prepared to pivot if necessary.""
""The key is rethinking what you're doing not as a job, but as a set of skills," he said. "because the demand is super uneven." "Then, start working backwards," Roth said. "What are the skills that are required to be a construction planning coordinator or an independent analyst? What are the skills that I have that will get me there?""
LinkedIn's Jobs on the Rise list identifies the fastest-growing U.S. roles for 2026, with A.I. engineer and A.I. consultant/strategist leading the rankings. A LinkedIn survey found 56% of Americans plan to job hunt in 2026, matching 2025 levels, but the job market is tighter and growth is uneven across industries. Job opportunities exist but are concentrated in certain fields. Career pivots are encouraged by focusing on transferable skills rather than past job titles. Job seekers should map their skills to in-demand roles and craft narratives that demonstrate how those skills will benefit target positions.
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