In the past year, as the world opened up again after the pandemic, new developments have taken place across various sectors, including education and employment. There are a lot of tools and skills that play a crucial role in today’s economy and will certainly impact the global career landscape. In this anticipation, there are a few global trends that are bound to affect the job market in the coming years.
Artificial Intelligence
Although AI is sometimes seen as a catalyst for the replacement of many existing jobs, it is also worth acknowledging the fact that AI also has the potential to create millions of employment opportunities in the coming years. Affecting aspects like recruitment, logistics, sales, manufacturing, and customer service, AI is projected to become a global trend in the coming years, and hence, it is worth exploring careers in the field.
Reskilling and Upskilling
Merging careers and overall cross-functionality is a growing trend worth exploring. In the coming years, approximately 97 million new jobs are expected to be created as a result of ongoing digital transformation and technological advancements. The predicted proportion of essential skills that will need to be upgraded is about 40%. If anything, this only emphasizes on the urgent need for upskilling and also reskilling if required in every position, organization, and sector. It is evident that the current and future workforces will have to be prepared for a gradual upgradation of skillsets in order to stay relevant.
5G
5G offers seamless coverage, low latency, and highly reliable communication systems, and the world has been preparing for it to mainstream for a long time now. The introduction and further integration of 5G are expected to take the IT industry to amazing possibilities. With enormous economic impact, it is obvious that most IT businesses will be taking on the technology and will therefore hire individuals equipped with the required skillsets. Skills like network architecture, machine learning systems, big data analytics, and IOT are bound to be global trends in the coming years.
Immersive Technologies and Digitization
With the enhancement in remote working and hybrid workforces induced by the recent pandemic, the world has observed an intensification of digitalization. Immersive technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and even mixed reality offer integrated ecosystems to engage with employees and establish new processes. They also offer an opportunity to practice the application of various concepts in real-time and this is why it is crucial for job aspirants to develop the necessary skills and prepare for sustainable careers.
Soft Skills
While the world is harnessing the use of technologies to empower practical, technical and task-based abilities, soft skills have become equally important as well. The importance of soft skills in contemporary culture has been acknowledged to include critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, emotional intelligence, teamwork and flexibility, among other things. One of the biggest global trends on the rise, business leaders and recruitment agencies will be looking out for prospective employees that demonstrate a fine balance of technical and soft skills.
Cloud Computing
Yet another career trend that will top the charts is cloud computing. It has opened up immense possibilities for organizations as they employ cloud computing services in everyday functioning. Initially, its mainstream adoption was somewhat slower due to a lack of knowledge and the fear of losing jobs in the IT workforce. However, it has picked up pace in recent years. Cloud computing has made it possible to set up virtual offices with any time, anywhere connectivity. 5G technology-led cloud systems are enabling business leaders to be more perceptive to meet real-time business needs.
