The job market is rapidly changing under the influence of technology, global fluctuations and the transition to environmental development. In a guest column for AIN, Kateryna Lomakina, director of the Career Festival at Expocenter of Ukraine, explains which professions are in demand today and which skills will open up new prospects in the future.
The main future trends of the job sector are automation, digitalization, and the green economy. Thousands of companies are emerging in these industries, creating millions of jobs. This does not mean that all traditional jobs will disappear, but flexible and tech-savvy professionals will be in even higher demand.
Edge Computing Expert
Accoding to California Future of Work Report, the development of cloud solutions and AI will increase the need for advanced computing professionals. One of the key jobs in this area will be a Master of Edge Computing, a specialist who ensures that data is processed as close to the user or device as possible, rather than in remote data centers. This minimizes latency, reduces network load, and speeds up systems.
These experts will develop reliable and fast systems for city cameras, drones, cars and smart devices. They will upgrade infrastructure, develop software and hardware for optimal load distribution, and help companies save money by evaluating the effectiveness of such solutions. In short, they will make smart technologies smarter.
Quantum Machine Learning Analyst
Quantum technologies are already helping in diagnostics (MRI) and drug development, and in the future they will open up even more opportunities as computing power increases. Combine this with machine learning and you have one of the most promising jobs of the future - the quantum machine learning analyst. 21 Jobs of the Future also predicts that this field will become extremely popular.
These specialists will create new algorithms that will make faster and more accurate predictions. For example, they will be able to instantly analyze financial markets or predict natural disasters. It's like combining the intelligence of Iron Man and the speed of Flash - you get an even more powerful superhero, but in the technology industry.
The job world is changing faster than ever, but basic skills and traditional specialties remain important - engineers, healthcare professionals, lawyers, architects, researchers. At the same time, technology is giving them new tools and mechanisms.
AI-Assisted Medical Technician
AI technologies will play a key role in healthcare, creating new jobs faster than any other industry.
One of these jobs will likely become the AI-assisted healthcare technician, a specialist who combines medical knowledge and digital technologies to provide efficient patient care both in the clinic and remotely. They will work with vulnerable populations, using artificial intelligence to monitor health, analyze medical indicators, and respond promptly to changes. In effect, these are "cyber-doctors" who will combine human empathy with the accuracy of algorithms.
Bioprinting Engineers
Biotechnology is another revolutionary field. Already, we see bioprinting engineers - specialists who use 3D printers to create living tissue, cartilage, bone, and even organs for transplantation. And in the future, the profession will become even more commonplace.
These specialists will team up with doctors, biologists, and programmers to set up bioprinters, create printing materials, and improve the technology. They will become the architects of the future, but instead of buildings, they will create human organs like hearts, lungs, or even new limbs.
Renewable Energy Engineer
Members of the California Commission on the Future of Work predict that renewable energy specialists will be among the most in-demand professionals in the coming years. Countries around the world are making ambitious climate commitments, and the demand for alternative energy sources will only increase with time.
Analysts at the World Economic Forum have grouped these professions into a broader category of renewable energy engineers. They will develop technologies to efficiently harness the energy from the sun, wind, water, and even ocean waves - the true "Master of Four Elements" of our time.
Analyzing Automation Anomalies
Another industry highlighted in the World Economic Forum report is logistics. Automation in this area is gaining momentum, and autonomous delivery systems and drones are becoming an integral part of supply chains.
The “Ghostbusters” of the future, Automation Anomaly Analysts, will be making sure that everything works like clockwork. They will analyze cases when artificial intelligence produces something illogical, strange, or even unethical, correcting algorithms and returning systems to normal. But their work is not just about “fixing” AI: sometimes anomalies can turn out to be real breakthroughs that open up new opportunities.
Weather Control Engineers
In the coming years, we will also see real “Sorcerers” controlling nature. Well, almost. Scientific advances in atmospheric technology are bringing this idea closer to reality. Weather Control Engineers will work to make nature more predictable.
They will develop methods to artificially induce rain using drones, reduce hail damage, and sometimes even divert the energy of hurricanes for further use. In addition, they will use carbon capture technologies to cool the planet and special chemical filters to regulate solar radiation.
