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Job guide for young professionals seeking employment in 2026

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This job guide offers exciting career opportunities

The new year always presents an array of opportunities for individuals, whether in finances, education, or career advancement.

For young professionals entering the job market, most tend to seek roles that align with their qualifications and, preferably, their skills.

With technology and AI rapidly transforming the world, employers are placing less emphasis on formal educational or academic qualifications and focusing more on skills and digital competence.

However, industry experts and recruitment agents note that technology and finance related jobs continue to offer competitive pay for early-career workers.

Here are some projected fields expected to provide the strongest employment prospects for early-career professionals:

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1. Technology Space

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Entry-level roles such as software developers, data analysts and IT support officers are projected to attract higher-than-average salaries, reflecting sustained demand for digital skills.

Employers are also placing a premium on cybersecurity, cloud computing and data analytics, with candidates possessing relevant certifications commanding better offers.

Beginners pay for tech salaries in Ghana hovers around GH¢2,000 to GH¢7,000.

2. Banking and Finance Sector

The sector is expected to maintain steady salary growth in 2026, particularly for young professionals with accounting or finance qualifications.

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Entry-level roles in accounting, auditing and financial analysis are projected to pay GH¢2,000 to GH¢4,000 per month.

3. Marketing (Digital) and Sales

Digital marketing skills, including social media management, content strategy and search engine optimisation, are increasingly influencing pay levels for young professionals in the sector.

Entry-level salaries for Marketing, Sales, and Business Development roles in Ghana vary significantly but often start around GH¢1,000 to GH¢3,000 monthly.

4. Healthcare and Allied Services

This sector remains a stable employment option for persons within that field and has corresponding qualifications for the job market.

However, pay levels vary significantly between public and private sector employment.

5. Education and general public sector

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These sectors are projected to record slower wage growth, though they continue to offer job security and structured career progression for graduates.

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