Education emerges as the fastest-growing sector, driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiatives
LinkedIn has unveiled its annual Grad’s Guide to highlight the fastest-growing jobs and industries for career starters in Saudi Arabia. With the Kingdom’s labor force participation rate rising to over two-thirds in Q4 2024, competition for jobs among Saudis is intensifying. However, companies continue to hire, and numerous entry-level job opportunities are currently available on LinkedIn, the paper suggested.
The report emphasizes that these insights are designed to streamline the job search process by providing valuable information to enhance young professionals’ confidence in securing their first job.
Key trends
Prominent trends identified in the 2025 list of fastest-growing job titles and industries include:
• Education shows strongest growth
o Education secures the top position as the fastest-growing sector in KSA, reflecting the Kingdom’s substantial investments in human capital development as part of its Vision 2030 strategy.
• Government and infrastructure continue strong momentum
o Government Administration (2nd) and Construction (3rd) remain key growth sectors, illustrating Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure development and public sector improvement.
• Healthcare emerges as a critical growth vector
o Hospitals and Health Care ranks 5th among the fastest-growing industries, driving demand for Clinical Specialists, who are the 2nd fastest-growing job title, underscoring the Kingdom’s expanding healthcare ecosystem.
Read more: Top 15 companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia for professional growth in 2025: Linkedin
Career expert tips
Additionally, LinkedIn’s report provides career expert tips for fresh graduates on adapting their job search and distinguishing themselves in 2025.
• Quality over quantity: Apply for positions that genuinely align with your experience and skill set. LinkedIn’s job match feature can assist in quickly locating roles that fit your qualifications, enabling a more focused approach. This further improves your chances of being hired and allows more time to prepare for interviews and networking.
• Meeting requirements: Moreover, you don’t have to fulfill 100 percent of job requirements to apply. If you meet most of the preferred qualifications and are confident in your ability to learn the remaining skills, feel encouraged to submit an application. Fifty percent of UAE hirers report they’re more likely to hire someone who meets 80 percent or more of a job’s requirements.
• Search safely: Furthermore, look for jobs that provide verified information to help you prioritize authentic job opportunities and apply with confidence.
• Use AI to your advantage: Also, enhance your LinkedIn profile using AI tools to boost visibility to recruiters. AI is increasingly utilized by talent hirers to filter applications, making it essential to keep your profile updated with current skills and experiences to stand out.
• Explore expert courses: Discover expert advice on landing a job interview, enhancing productivity with AI tools, and refreshing your resume, with courses available for free until June 30 on LinkedIn Learning.