The Coronavirus has left people in a state of uncertainty about the future. Everyone is concerned about the state of the world, post- coronavirus. According to experts, the world will not go back, to how it was before the virus broke out. Even if the virus is contained, the world will look much different, than what it used to be.
Given these uncertainties, most people are worried about future employability. The pandemic has changed the way we spend our days, and how we work, and the unemployment rate is increasing every day.
We will discuss the skills and professions, which will be most popular in the Post-Coronavirus World.
1. "Cloud computing". Work mode has been remote in the past few months, more and more companies are moving to the cloud, and making use of secure cloud storage.
The operation of many companies has been focused completely, on transitioning as many as applications as possible to the cloud. Therefore, this leads to increased high demand for cloud architects and cloud IT admins.
2. "E-Learning". Famous colleges around the globe, like Harvard and Yale, announced revised policies for the current situation, and most of the colleges are promoting distant learning.
The dynamic of education, will transform from here on, which is why technical education job positions are expected in this sector. Research suggests that online learning, has been shown to increase retention of information, and take less time.
3. "Data Science". The heavy consumption of data has lead to a surge in extracting, processing, and analysing data into information, that can be optimally utilised.
The demand for data science professionals, has increased exponentially in the last few years.
All in all, the post COVID world promises exciting times for data science. 5 in the top 15 growing jobs in the U.S, are relevant to data sciences,
Organisations are willing to pay three-fold of the average salary, to new talents that can help them stay ahead of the curve.
4. "Artificial Intelligence". Artificial Intelligence focuses on the creation of smart machines, that imitate human intelligence.
There is a growing demand to understand the way a machine learns, how it takes data inputs and information, from its environment and decides its response without human intervention.
In IR 4.0 (the fourth industrial revolution) with everything being automated, this is a critical skill to have.
5. "Big Data Analytics". Data is being constantly generated from all over the world. it is what we do with that data that matters.
Industry is always on the lookout for professionals, who have a strong skill set of handling, huge volumes of data smartly and efficiently, and helping businesses in making intelligent data-driven decisions.
6. "Risk Management". We are living in extraordinary times. The growing pandemic is generating exceptional levels of confusion, and upset from a humanitarian, and economic perspective.
Risk management plays a vital role, among such uncertainties like the covid-19. From dealing with the rapidly evolving environment, controlling the indirect risks caused by COVID-19, It is one of the most critical skills required in post COVID-19 workplaces to understand the different circumstances, analyse and predict consequences, and prepare for the impact it can have for the company.
7. "Digital Marketing". Now that conventional marketing has almost stopped, and people are more focused on digital media platforms, the marketing trends are shifting. Hence digital marketing fields, including SEO, content marketing, social media marketing, digital analytics, and digital ads, etc. would be more in demand in the future.
A software development company, reported that they are receiving 25% more queries, regarding digital marketing than before pandemic, which reflects the increasing interest of businesses, in online promotion.
8. "Business Analytics". These professionals could use data sampling techniques to select manipulate and analyse different data points, to identify patterns and trends. Business analysts can help solve complex business problems, and optimise business situations. Companies are interested in hiring candidates, who are up-to-date with the new age skills in demand.
9. "Financial Analyst". Since the pandemic, countries around the world have adopted more than 1400 new measures, and policies to accommodate the changing financial situation. The magnitude of the world’s response, reflects the severity of the economic instability caused by the Coronavirus.
The world cannot function without the financial sector. Most of these provisions are for the banking sector, we can expect many changes, there in the coming days. Hence, we can assume that individuals with technical skills, foresight, and problem-solving abilities, will be valued in the financial sector.
2021 is a difficult year for millions of people around the globe, due to the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. However, with the right skill set, and drive to learn, you can still find yourself a suitable place in the market. Be Safe! Be Home!
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