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What industries do Millennials work in?

Here are five top industries where millennials work—follow each link to see current job openings in those industries!

  • Retail and Wholesale. A popular industry for millennials, retail provides a wealth of work opportunities for younger job seekers.
  • Healthcare.
  • Professional and Business.
  • Leisure and Hospitality.
  • Manufacturing.

    Where do most 18 year olds work?

    15 jobs for 18-year-olds

    1. Camp counselor. National average salary: $9.17 per hour.
    2. Barista. National average salary: $11.65 per hour.
    3. Server. National average salary: $11.71 per hour.
    4. Lifeguard. National average salary: $11.89 per hour.
    5. Caregiver.
    6. Delivery driver.
    7. Assistant store manager.
    8. Customer service representative.

    What is a young worker?

    The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation defines a “young worker” as any worker under age 25. A “new worker” can be any age and includes those who are new to the workplace or location, or are facing new hazards.

    What jobs are millennials doing?

    Best jobs for millennials

    • Bartender.
    • Administrative assistant.
    • Emergency medical technician (EMT)
    • Graphic designer.
    • Firefighter.
    • Social media manager.
    • Advertising manager.
    • Financial analyst.

    Why do employers hire young workers?

    Younger employees can bring fresh ideas to your business. They come from a different generation with different ways of thinking. Hiring young employees can be beneficial if you are trying to attract younger customers. Young employees can help create marketing ideas that appeal to their age group.

    Why do so many young workers get injured on the job?

    Other | According to OHS Alberta (2018), the top causes of injuries among workers (underscored in a cross-industry comparison based on 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta) were “Overexertion, Falls, Bodily Reaction, and Struck by Object”.