Career experts reiterate technology's 'vital role' in the future
As workplaces grow and society becomes more competitive, now is the time to future-proof your skills to ensure you are always ahead of the game.
Whether you are still studying, new in your career, or already ingrained in the industry, it is still a must to understand where the work industry is heading and what skills are needed to remain relevant in the workplace.
According to BUSY At Work, an organization providing career opportunities to job seekers, the latest social and industry forecasters reported that job seekers and employers should watch out for several jobs and skills needed by 2030.
Cognizant’s 21 Jobs of the Future reported that AR journey builders will “design, write, create, calibrate, gamify, build, and — most importantly — personalize the next generation of mind-blowing stories and in-the-moment vignettes.”
Considering AR’s future, BUSY At Work noted that some critical skills required in this career path include a film school degree and experience with multiplayer online role-playing games.
Next on the list is the realm of the metaverse, which was already introduced in society in the form of offering retail jobs selling VR headwear gear and other accessories for gamers, BUSY At Work reported.
According to a blog for Honeypot, a European developer-focused job platform, “the Planner will need to drive a strategic portfolio of opportunities from proof-of-concept to pilot to deployment.”
Moreover, BUSY At Work said management experiences and an entrepreneurial spirit are among the critical skills needed for metaverse planners.
In terms of the environmental sector, BUSY At Work explained that a biofilm is “the source of 80% of microbial infections but is also a remarkable tool for sewage treatment, oil spill cleanup, and generating power.”
“By coating certain surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen of homes, they [biofilm installers] will become key tools for environmentally friendly buildings,” the not-for-profit foundation Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) noted.
Simply put, biofilm installers are vital instruments to resolve dirt environmentally friendly and environmental scientists, construction trade workers, and cleaners could upskill in this career path, BUSY At Work reported.
Aside from installers, CST also said that in the future, makeshift structure engineers will utilize 3D printing to construct temporary buildings for people in need, especially those affected by natural disasters or armed conflict.
“3D printing will be able to print the parts needed to create small housing units, similar to trailers, in several hours or days, so that they can be assembled quickly for those in need,” CST said.
BUSY At Work also said that industrial designers and structural engineers could engage themselves in training and excel in the path of makeshift structures.
Individuals interested in computer science and data analytics should also keep watch, as BUSY At Work noted that algorithms are now utilized in recent hirings to promote a less biased way of recruiting.
Even the World Economic Forum noted that “it’s a near certainty that when it comes to how they’re built, verification through audits will help ensure the future workforce is also the fair workforce.”
According to BUSY At Work, rewilders are vital for the environment as they work to convert unused mining areas or previous concrete jungles into a region for wildlife.
CST likewise said that rewilders would prioritize repairing or easing the damages brought by the industrial revolution by replacing old factories and unnecessary buildings, roads, and other infrastructures with forests and native species.
“If you have an interest or a background in agriculture, wildlife management, and environmental science, this could be your job for the future,” BUSY At Work said.
In the future, the public should expect that the deployment of robots and machines will become more rampant.
Considering this, Cognizant said that a human-machine teaming manager “will identify tasks, processes, systems, and experiences that can be upgraded by newly available technologies and imagine new approaches, skills, interactions, and constructs.”
“You will define roles and responsibilities and set the rules for how machines and workers should coordinate to accomplish a task,” Cognizant added.
BUSY At Work said that individuals who are interested or have a background in experimental psychology or neuroscience along with computer science, engineering, or HR could explore this career path.
If you are well-aware of terms such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum, then watch out as crypto coins could persist in the future.
“Digital currency advisors specialize in these currencies and show people how to manage their wealth by using the right balance of systems,” CST said.
BUSY At Work also said that a background in accounting, data security, IT, or financial management could be handy if you plan to explore the world of digital currency.
If you are interested in cars and technology, expect more opportunities in the future as self-driving cars will become the new trend with big companies such as Tesla and Hyundai working on these high-tech cars already,” BUSY At Work said.
“We also have hybrid cars, smart cars and EV’s so already mechanics are needing more computer skills than ever,” the organization said.
“An understanding of technology in automatic mechanics is going to be crucial moving forward,” it added.
Trash engineer or garbage designer
As humans produce billions of trash annually, trash engineers come in handy as they are in charge of strategizing how to upcycle trash on a large scale, according to the online media outlet Thrillist.
“Manufacturers of everything from toys to clothes to furniture will hire them to find more efficient ways to use and reuse their by-products,” Thrillist said in its article.
If you are committed to solving the trash problem to help the environment breathe, then this career path could be for you, according to BUSY At Work.
“A background or interest in materials science, environmentalism, or industrial design will help you become this superhero,” the organization said.
As society enters a post-COVID era, several reinventions have been made to how people view their everyday lives and work-life balance, including the “mass resignation,” which inspired people to step away from their workplace and look for a lighter and improved environment.
“The good news is, the way we work in the future is set to also improve with signs of this ‘silent revolution’ happening now,” the organization said.
“With better technologies, this can only lead us further towards reshaping the way we work – for the better,” it added.
