Job Seeking? These Industries Are Hiring Now

With the number of new jobs added in the United States continues to make headlines for lackluster performance, research from Robert Half shows only one in two companies (57%) are expanding their teams during the last six months of 2025, primarily driven by expanded product offerings or the resumption of postponed projects after prolonged uncertainty.

With three in four workers (73%) planning to stay in their current role, the lack of turnover is making it harder for unemployed workers to find jobs. Currently, the number of people searching for work for more than 27 weeks has jumped 19% year over year to 1.9 million in August.*

However, job seekers should remain optimistic and take encouragement from low unemployment rates for specific professions and from sustained growth in several smaller industries. For example, workers within the legal services industry had on average a 0.8% unemployment rate across Q2 2025, followed by accounting and tax preparation (2.3%), technology consulting (2.6%), healthcare (2.7%) and financial services (2.8%).

Where are we seeing growth in the job market?

What industries are hiring now? Research for Robert Half’s Demand for Skilled Talent report helps answer these questions.

Here are some highlights of Q2 2025 job posting growth across industries compared with the previous three months. These findings are based on our analysis of 2 million positions over the last two quarters appearing on more than 8,000 independent job boards and company websites.

Expanding industries in Q2 2025

Financial services: +20% growth

Tech and IT: +6% growth

Manufacturing: +2% growth

Education services: +2% growth

Top 10 jobs in Q2 2025

Software engineer: +83,400 jobs

Customer service specialist: +80,100 jobs

Administrative assistant: +47,300 jobs

Project manager: +44,900 jobs

Front desk coordinator: +27,600 jobs

Senior or staff accountant: +21,200 jobs

Office manager: +21,000 jobs

Customer service manager: +16,800 jobs

Executive assistant: +15,500 jobs

Systems engineer: +11,800 jobs

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Stay ahead of the competition and make informed decisions about your career path. See Robert Half’s Demand for Skilled Talent report for valuable insights into industries hiring now.

Reasons to feel positive about the job market

It’s easy for job seekers to feel discouraged about reports that the number of job openings is declining. But small business sentiment is inching upward. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 100.3 in July, slightly above its 52-year average, signaling modest confidence about future expansion. Larger employers are striking a similar tone. The Conference Board’s CEO Confidence Index climbed 15 points to 49 in Q2 2025—a sharp increase from earlier in the year, but still just shy of the neutral 50 mark.

Tips for job search success in industries hiring now

Economic conditions and the labor market are always evolving. But the trends and indicators outlined above suggest several industries are hiring now after a slower Q1, and employers will be looking to hire skilled talent in the months ahead, too.

To maximize your job search success, consider the following strategies:

Expand your industry focus: If opportunities are limited in your current field, explore adjacent industries where your skills and experience may be transferable. Fields like technology and financial services are actively hiring across multiple roles.

Showcase your impact in job applications: Resumes and cover letters should emphasize specific contributions you made in previous roles—like cost savings, process improvements or revenue growth. These details about how you’ve added value can help you stand out.

Leverage your personal and professional networks: Reaching out to former colleagues, mentors and industry connections on LinkedIn or through professional organizations can help you uncover hidden job opportunities.

Sharpen your digital presence: Speaking of LinkedIn, make sure your profile is up to date and ready to catch a hiring manager’s eye. Highlight your key achievements and relevant skills and consider sharing industry insights or engaging in discussions to help increase your visibility. (See these tips for building your LinkedIn profile.)

Engage proactively in continuous learning: Many employers seek candidates with up-to-date skills who can hit the ground running once they’re hired. Consider investing in relevant certifications or online courses to help fortify your qualifications and improve your marketability when competing for jobs in industries hiring now.

Finally, keep in mind that work flexibility might be on your side, depending on the roles and sectors you are targeting. Hybrid and remote jobs are available in many industries. That means you can cast a wider net when applying for jobs and compete for opportunities beyond your location.

Methodology: Our analysis is based on 2 million job postings within the U.S., provided by Textkernel, from over 8,000 company websites and job boards between January 1 2025 and June 30 2025.

*Employment Situation – August 2025, BLS, September 5, 2025.

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