With the inclusion of new technologies, The labor market has undergone a major transformation. So much so that many of today’s jobs may not be in the same demand in a few years.
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According to a study by the World Economic Forum, the factors driving this dynamic include the impact of the digital age, automation and the transition to a greener economy and sustainable.
And while accelerated technological progress could mean the disappearance of some professions, it also represents the opening of other activities and the evolution of some markets. Hence the need to constantly learn new skills and polish the knowledge acquiredso that the adaptation process is easier.
In fact, the World Economic Forum says that almost a quarter of all current professions will change in the next five years. That’s why we’re going to present below which sectors will be in greatest demand in the long term.
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New technologies
The development of artificial intelligence and machine learning will take on an even more important role in the coming years. It is therefore not surprising that jobs associated with this sector are more in demand.
The professions on this list include rapid or instructional engineering, which is the field of action of specialists in charge of formulating tasks for AI. In other words, the intermediary between this technology and people.
Ethics specialists, security engineers and interface developers, as well as big data, cybersecurity and financial technology analysts would also be in high demand.
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‘Green’ jobs
The World Economic Forum points out that the green transition could generate more than 30 million new jobs. Particularly in the fields of clean energy, efficiency and low-emission technologies.
Countries that currently lead the list for this type of job opportunities include Japan and China, which have made progress in green energy and sustainability.
Some of the jobs required in this sector include those related to the environment, science and business.
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Health work
Health professionals will continue to be in high demand in the future. Not only those specializing in physical and biological issues, but also mental and emotional ones.
In this sense, doctors and health specialists will have to constantly learn and adapt to new diagnostic and treatment methods.
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Handwork
Despite technological advances, Humans will continue to be irreplaceable when it comes to performing precise tasks. In this order of ideas, those who have a good command of smart tools and technical knowledge will continue to be key to the development of the economy.
Demand for new professions in agriculture is also expected to increase, given demographic trends and climate change.
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Storytellers
Any creative work related to the transmission of human experience will continue to be essential.
Even if generative artificial intelligence presents new challenges for this sector, Writers, poets, directors, musicians and artists will continue to be key in the future.
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