Ten Jobs That Could Rebound in 2021

AARP lists 10 jobs that tend to employ the highest share of older workers that could resurge in 2021 after the pandemic, according to data from PayScale surveys. Nearly 75 percent of school bus drivers are 55 and older, but the occupation could bounce back next year as more school districts return to in-person classes in the spring and fall. As more businesses reopen, hiring for secretaries could increase, although this occupation has been shrinking overall. Office manager jobs also could rebound, as could security guard positions. Meanwhile, opportunities for office managers in freelance and contract positions are rising through the gig economy, while work for paralegals is projected to grow as the pandemic could lead to more bankruptcies, mortgage foreclosures, medical malpractice suits, and social justice lawsuits. Demand for dental hygienists, which was already gaining before the pandemic, should quickly pick up as more people are inoculated. Hiring of customer service representatives is expected to continue to grow once the crisis settles, and retail sales worker hiring also could pick up as normal business resumes at stores. Finally, as more parents go back to work, demand for nannies is expected to increase.