21-05-2025
Experts share tips on how to navigate today's job market as graduation season is upon us
HONOLULU (KHON2) — May marks graduation season, and that means a new generation is preparing to enter the workforce. So what can young adults expect in today's job market?
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According to Alexarae Kam, an industrial staffing manager at ALTRES Staffing, several industries are seeing strong growth — and that means more opportunities for job seekers. Among the top fields hiring right now: health care, home care, construction and skilled trades, technology and data, and tourism and hospitality.
'There are many different pathways to success today,' Kam said. 'And what that looks like can vary greatly from person to person.'Some high school students are even earning associate or bachelor's degrees before they graduate, giving them a head start. But college isn't the only option. Trade programs — including HVAC, carpentry and electrical work — often offered through community colleges, can also lead to rewarding and well-paying careers.
For those considering a career change, Kam recommends taking a strategic approach: identify your transferable skills, clarify your motivation, bridge any knowledge gaps, network, prepare mentally for a shift, and plan for any financial changes.
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'There's no one-size-fits-all path anymore,' Kam said. 'And that's a good thing.'
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