The top sectors to target in 2025 if you’re thinking about changing careers from teaching to logistics
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WITH the New Year just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about changing careers. Days off over Christmas give us the chance to reflect and consider what we want to do next. But latest employment figures from the Office for National Statistics show the jobs market is falling faster than Santa coming down the chimney.
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Vacancies dropped by 31,000 to 818,000 from September to November, and it’s now 29 months in a row that the number of available jobs has declined. So if you’re going to make a move, it makes sense to pick a sector where the number of roles is on the up.
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To help you, we’ve teamed up with Adzuna to reveal the top sectors to target in 2025. Andrew Hunter, co-founder of the jobs portal, said: “Spring is the prime hiring season so now is the perfect time to start planning. “Consider using AI tools to streamline your job search, whether it’s freshening up your CV, polishing your cover letter or preparing for interviews.
![[Amanda Augustine, careers expert at TopCV, shares her top tips]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/amanda-augustine-careers-expert-topcv-958312865.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“Editing is key as it’s easy for recruiters and employers to spot generic AI-generated content. Take the time to customise your application to make it relevant.”. THE UK’s love of online shopping has seen demand for new delivery drivers surge to four times higher than last year.
Overall, the sector has seen a 31 per cent jump in vacancies since January, while the average salary is also up by almost 13 per cent to £31,727. As well as driving, picking and packing, and warehouse positions, logistics offers careers covering everything from international trade and customs to sustainability.
