The USA has a highly developed market economy. Estimated by net wealth and nominal GDP, it is the world’s largest economy and the second largest behind China’s by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).

America has the world’s ninth highest per capita nominal GDP and fifteenth highest per capita PPP GDP.

America’s is the world’s most technologically powerful and innovative economy. The American currency Dollar is the world’s biggest reserve currency and over 95% of the global trade is done in the US dollars.

In terms of Gross National Product (GNP) or Gross National Income (GNI), American economy is leading the world by a huge margin with $20.64 trillion followed by China at $13.18 trillion.

In this backdrop, it is imperative for you to learn about the American job market. Because, such a strong economy is bound to offer innumerable employment opportunities in a wide variety of professional fields as is evident from the list below.

                For the convenience of all, travelling to the US for job hunting, this article lists the professions which are in high demand there. Here’s is a quick look.

Engineers:- Engineers have a bright chance to get employed in the US. The positions awaiting filling run into thousands.  

Social workers:- It is one of the most important job sectors. A lot of people having degrees in social works can visit the US and find reasonable jobs there as for this sector human resource is always on high demand.

Psychologists:- Psychologists have, lately, entered into the job market and have captured large parts of job market over time. It is because people in those societies are in need of psychological counseling more than anything else. Therefore, if you have a degree in this discipline, you stand a fair chance to get a job in the US. If you can accumulate some experience in this field after graduating, you have bright chances to get a job at a senior level.

Several reports have been published that many people in the US face psychological issues and are in dire need of counseling. The ones imparting better psychological advice will stand a fair chance of having better employment opportunities in the same field.

Lawyers:- Private firms always look for legal professionals to hire. The natives, who graduate in law, are mostly appointed by the government as judges, etc., which creates a vacuum for private firms to hire legal experts for their firms. So, with a degree in law you have a bright chance to find a job in most of the American states.

Chemists:- The vacancies in this field are less in comparison to other fields but still people specializing in this field are in high demand. There was a dip of vacancies in the mid-90s in this field which resulted in a decline in the number of students in this field. But, this decline pushed the demand upwards over the years. And now you have bright chances to get employed with a degree in this field.

Biologists:- The pharmacology industry has a high demand for biologists. Mainly these biologists engage in research work which is why it has immense employment potential for the students. If you are a student in this field and think you can manage the professional research as a biologist, you stand a fair chance to get a job. And your chances to get a job are even brighter if you are a graduate already.

It is a given that the US spends immense amounts in Research and Development (R&D) in all fields of live. And it is through the ever-increasing R&D by the US, that many issues facing humanity on a larger scale have been addressed.   

Physicists and mathematicians:- These fields never run short of vacancies for graduates as well as professionals. Although, there have been times when these fields saw a decline in terms of jobs but so long as research and development exist, graduates in these fields have high chances of work in the US.

And it is stated already that the R&D in America never ceases. And given America’s love for it, it appears that the researchers of America will be indulging in R&D even at the beginning of Apocalypse!

Doctors:- In the USA the demand for doctors is very high given its acute medical care issues. If you are a medical student and aspire to work in the US as a doctor, you will find it easy to get employed as soon as you reach there. The best tip is to get a diploma in medical in the concerned country.

Dentists:- Every year many dentists retire in the USA and as many graduate and enter the market. Additionally, 9 out of 10 dentists have their private clinics. So, as dentists you can get job easily.

If you are a graduate in any of the fields mentioned above, you need not worry about getting employed in the USA with ease and convenience. The only basic requirement for you to meet strictly is that your degree must be genuine. Because, many cases have been reported where charlatans, albeit succeed in getting jobs in the US, they eventually land in police custody after their reality is revealed. Beware of it and exercise caution and care.

Written by: Farooq Anwar