The impact of COVID-19 on the job market may have led most of us to search for in-demand jobs and skills that guarantee us a job today. While that might have been useful, have you had the chance to look at what will be needed in the next 5 years?
Based on a report by the World Economic Forum, the future looks bright for students and professionals in tech. By 2025, it is predicted that an estimated 97 million new jobs will enter the market. Out of them, the following roles will experience the highest demand.
1. Software and Applications Developers
We’re all using software and apps written by developers in one way or another nowadays. In fact, the Scholarships Corner website you’re reading this article on is a result of their efforts. Hence, it’s no surprise software and applications developers are in demand and will continue to be.
2. Data Analysts and Scientists
Some people have often termed data as the new “oil” of the world. There’s no hiding that access to certain data decides how to further businesses get with insights and learnings, and there’s always a need for people to interpret it. Data analysts and scientists, like the name, suggests, analyze data but the latter receive advanced training.
3. AI and Machine Learning Specialists
One of the biggest and recent achievements in the domain of computer programming is what we today call artificial intelligence. However, work on it has only just begun. AI will be used more and more as years pass by and automation takes over in our professional and even personal lives.
4. Big Data Specialists
Big data specialists oversee the conversion of data and information on paper into electronic data systems. They’re in charge of handling enormous amounts of data that is also growing exponentially with time, which can’t be dealt with by using traditional data management systems and tools.
5. Digital Marketing and Strategy Specialists
One of the two non-IT in-demand jobs to make it to the list is digital marketing, which usually entails putting together creative campaigns to reach out to and market to audience-targeted across digital platforms to sell certain products and services.
6. Process Automation Specialists
Have you wondered how some organizations flawlessly execute sending emails upon signing up, making a payment, or performing similar functions on websites and apps? That’s done by specialists who automate business operations like these.
7. Business Development Specialists
Business development is about identifying new business opportunities and partnerships for business growth and success. Their core communication and sales skills will especially be depended on in the future to get deals made between businesses, the same function as in the past.
8. Internet of Things Specialists
IoT specialists create networks between physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and various technologies. What they do allows you to control things like your bedroom’s air conditioner temperature via your phone… when you’re at work.
9. Digital Transformation Specialists
Companies and organizations around the world are fast adapting to and employing digital technologies for their business operations. And digital transformation specialists help businesses set these changes into motion to expand beyond their current capabilities.
10. Information Security Analysts
In this day and age, there is tons of information being exchanged online, thus creating an increased demand for cybersecurity among organizations everywhere. As information moves online, even more, analysts will be higher in demand to implement security measures.
Several jobs will be at risk or displaced by 2025. As a result, a “Reskilling Revolution“ across economies is crucial – so that people can come up to speed with skill gaps. The report notes that by 2025 almost 40% of workers’ core skills are expected to change. Moreover, 50% of employees around the world will be needing reskilling of some kind to be eligible for the labor market and its changing needs. So the question at this point becomes, are you prepared for the future?
One of the reasons the idea of Airschool came about was to make up for the need for skills through experienced, quality skill-providers that youth, professionals, and employers will be required to power ahead into the future.
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