The labor market is changing very quickly, so when choosing a profession, you need not only to rely on today's trends, but also to look to the future. Is it worth going to study for good and eternal specialties or become a specialist who will be in great demand in a couple of years?
Recent developments in the labour market
The fact that the world is inevitably changing and many specialists are no longer needed, we learn, among other things, from the news about large companies that lay off their employees for various reasons. Now the trends in the labor market are as follows:
- Unqualified specialists may be left without work at all: these are cashiers, taxi drivers, tellers and others. Many are already buying everything online or paying for goods at a self-service checkout, and soon we are promised to launch a taxi without drivers. In foreign IT companies, workers are replaced by artificial intelligence, because it often does the job better than people.
- IT professions are still in fashion: developers, testers, programmers and other specialists remain on the lists of in-demand professions.
- There is almost no middle layer. Perhaps soon people will be divided into two categories: those who have a high income and a good job and those who perform light errands, but at the same time earn little.
What professions will be popular in 2025?
When choosing a specialty, you need to rely on the demand in the labor market. Here are a few professions that are predicted to be relevant in the coming year:
- Big Data Analyst. It collects, processes, analyzes, and interprets large amounts of data to find patterns and valuable insights that help companies make the right business decisions. Analysts are needed in various institutions: from state-owned enterprises to IT companies.
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer. AI covers more and more areas, so companies need specialists who will competently integrate it into the functionality of the enterprise.
- SMM manager. We learn about many products and services through social networks, we are attracted by beautiful pictures, videos and informative text. The idea for promotion and content is offered by the SMM manager.
- Internet marketer. This specialist forms the company's image on the Internet, makes sure that the company is talked about and recognized offline.
- Art manager: He comes up with a project and then does everything to implement it: hires a team, calculates the budget, etc.
- Podcast creator. Now podcasts and audio series are becoming more and more popular, many people find it more convenient to listen to information they are interested in on the way to work or while studying. Therefore, soon the profession of a podcast creator will be even more in demand.
"Eternal" professions
There are a number of specialties in the labor market that everyone always needs, they will be relevant regardless of the year and the situation in the world:
- Doctors. There are many different directions: from a general practitioner to a surgeon. Studying is very interesting, but difficult, so the specialty is not suitable for everyone. In addition, many graduates are afraid that they will receive a small salary, but now there are many private clinics where doctors receive decent wages — and we hope that the situation in public institutions will improve;
- Programmer. It is needed in order to develop programs, websites, applications and other IT products. The profession is quoted all over the world, the salary level is very high.
- Engineer. There are a huge number of engineering specializations and areas in which you can work: construction, design, mechanical engineering, aviation industry, etc.
- Logistician. This specialist is engaged in thinking about how to competently deliver the cargo. Logisticians will always be needed because millions of goods are imported and exported around the world every day.
How can school graduates choose a profession and where to study?
In an ideal world, it's like you should know from infancy who you'll be when you grow up, but in reality, graduates are frantically googling about professions that exist to settle on one.
It is best to start choosing a specialty gradually. First, think about what area you are interested in: trade, sports, fashion, or something else. Look at what professions there are in the field that you like, what each of the specialists does. If you are interested in any specific specialties, read about how you can master them: take courses, study at university or learn on your own. Your choice can be discussed with your parents, maybe they will give you some useful advice.
But it is important not to follow the lead of relatives who impose their opinion on you! Stand your ground and stick to your plan.
Now you can learn the necessary skills for work in various ways:
- In universities. If you have graduated from the school, then you can enroll in a bachelor's degree, and those who graduated from a university, but do not like their previous specialty, can undergo professional retraining. Its only drawback is that it is paid.
- Learn for yourself! Fortunately, there are many educational videos on the Internet, and there are books in libraries from which you can learn the knowledge you need.
- Take the courses. There are online schools on the market where you can master a profession from a month to a year. At the same time, many offer further employment and a ready-made portfolio to look for a job with ready-made cases.
The main thing when choosing a profession is to listen to yourself, because you must get joy from work, otherwise you are in danger of burnout, and depression is not far from it.
