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15 Jobs That Are Nearly Impossible to Get, It’s So “Oversaturated”

Tech evolution brings new jobs, but many still prefer crowded traditional careers due to change resistance. In response to a forum query on America's most oversaturated jobs, here are top answers.

MUSEUM DIRECTORS

“I was told by multiple museum directors/professors that there are way too many museum studies/public history majors for the number of museum jobs that exist.”

LIBRARY JOBS

"I volunteered at a library considering a master's in library science, but realized I'd have to wait for a retirement or demise to get a chance at a position."

SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESSES

“Anyone trying to make a living out of Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and/or TikTok.”

ENTRY-LEVEL SOFTWARE JOBS

"Entry-level software developers are an investment. Experienced developers are in high demand. Many claim to make six figures coding."

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION JOBS

"Middle management and admin roles surged. The admin-to-pupil ratio in California schools tripled from the 1980s to 2010s."

PUBLIC HEALTH JOBS

"Public health jobs often don't have clear job titles. Some compete with specialists like doctors or nurses. Influx of jobs during COVID were mainly temporary. Entry typically requires a Master's, extensive training and is hardly recognized. Pay is not high. Despite better pay in private sector, public health job holders value making a difference."

NURSING

“It’s weird for me because everyone I know is in nursing or in school for nursing, but yet there’s a shortage of nurses in the field.”

WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS

"In environmental careers, wetland science offers more consulting/public sector opportunities than wildlife biology."

DATA ANALYSTS

"Data analysts, particularly at entry-level, are in high demand. Many expect a full-time role after completing a quick course or Google Certification. Jobs on Indeed and LinkedIn accrue 1000+ applications rapidly, predominantly from those with basic certification."

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

“We probably don’t need any more social media influencers.”

MUSIC CAREER

"Music creation is easier today with accessible recording tools & platforms like Spotify & Apple Music. However, standing out amongst vast online content to make a career is tough."

HISTORY PROFESSORS

“History professors. I could’ve done it, but not in this job market.”

ENGINEERS

“Everyone I know wants to be an engineer. Not even a specific kind, just “an engineer’.”

PSYCHOLOGISTS

"Lacking personal experience, but seeing many psych degree holders in retail/restaurant jobs, I deduce it's likely useless."

FILM INDUSTRY JOBS

“There are way too many film schools than we have jobs. My assistant two ago had a MASTERS from USC in film. I had to have her do coffee and lunch runs.”

UX DESIGN

"UX design boot camps promise big salaries, leading to an over-saturated entry-level market."

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