The Future of Work is changing; here are the Best Careers to Consider

In the coming two decades, we’ll witness a significant milestone in the automation of work.

Robotization will have a considerable impact on the modern workforce and the labor market. While many professions will become redundant, jobs that complement machine work or hugely rely on human skills will continue to flourish.

The following are some careers that will remain in demand in the future.

1. Information Technology (IT)

Modern technology (computers, smartphones& the internet) has changed how we communicate and do business.

The continued adoption of technology will see a rise in the demand for IT professionals such as software architects, game developers, software developers, systems administrators, etc.

We are also likely to witness a huge demand for big data architects and cloud services professionals who will help businesses in handling data and cloud-based IT services. The industry will also require app developers.

2. Data Science

Data scientists have and will continue to be in high demand since more and more companies are finding the importance of statistical-based predictions in making business decisions.

Many businesses are integrating data and analytics into their day to day operations. Therefore individuals with skills in data analytics and their applications in various fields will continue to be in high demand.

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, social science, maths, statistics, science, or even a master’s degree in data science is required for this profession.

Besides, the candidate must have some knowledge and experience in quantitative data analysis and the capability to draw meaningful research findings from the data.

3. Medicine &Health Care

Health care is one of the fastest-growing industries the world over. Most efforts are being made on preventive healthcare and taking care of the aging generation.

This shows healthcare workers will remain to be in high demand. For example, more doctors, physiotherapists, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, health researchers, and health tutors will be required to cater to the needs of the industry.

Virtual healthcare support and preventive healthcare workers such as nurses, paleo coaches, and yoga and fitness instructors will also be in demand in the coming years.

Genetic counselors, biomedical engineers, and stem cell researchers will also find a huge role in the future of the health care sector.

4. Content Creation &Marketing

Digital marketing has changed the way businesses communicate with their customers. This has created a huge demand for content writers and marketers.

These individuals must combine words, ideas and images and link these aspects to social-cultural values to pass information. Social intelligence and digital marketing skills will be of great value in the future.

The industry will need crowdfunding professionals who can create innovative digital campaigns to raise capital for startups.

A bachelor’s degree in Journalisms or English& literature in addition to specialized skills such as public relations, social media management, photography and video editing, will be vital moving forward.

5. Supply Chain & Logistics

The increase of online businesses and food delivery services had led to an increased demand for experts who can manage the logistics chain processes and the highly complicated global delivery systems.

We will continue to see an increased demand for professionals with a grasp of strategic management, customer-responsiveness, logistic systems, and the use of data to make informed operational decisions.

Companies will also require HR professionals who can combine emotional intelligence, soft skills, analytics, and software in recruitment and managing human personnel.

Over to you!

The future of jobs is changing; students and parents need to be more cautious than ever when choosing careers.

Why would you invest in a skill that will become redundant in the next ten years?

Governments also have a critical role in ensuring learning institutions offer courses that are relevant to the future job market.