In India, the rising middle class, increasing urbanization, and a higher promotion of young people are shaping the future workplace. Everyone is interested in a new or emerging field or doing something different from conventional education.
these are the 10 most exciting jobs of the future. some of them have been around but now offer different prospects, while others are re-shaped by the demands of the emerging workplace, innovation, and technology adoption.
1. Respiratory Therapists
Longer life spans, increasing air pollution, and a growing elderly population have enhanced the need for respiratory therapists.
They specialize in assessing and caring for patients who have respiratory disorders, diseases, and general breathing problems associated with asthma, emphysema, infections, cancer, cystic fibrosis, or chronic respiratory diseases.
They handle patients of all ages, working in hospitals, home care, and nursing homes/hospitals.
Entry to this field is through the 4 1/2 year Bachelor of Physiotherapy N (BPT) course after plus two Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with specialization in Respiratory Therapy/ Cardiopulmonary Science in MPT.
2. People And Culture Manager
The future of work is all about people. Not surprisingly, organizations are focusing on culture and employee experience. People And Culture Managers will be supporting and working with individuals and teams across organizations.
They will support and champion HR operations, the creation, development, and delivery of programs, policies, and practices.
MBA/MA in HRM is the ideal pathway.
3. Weather Control Engineers
Weather Control Engineers (climate engineers) train in geoengineering, an emerging discipline that seeks to tackle problems related to climate change.
Geoengineering could be used to counteract human-induced climate change Since our climate system is complex, there are concerns that large-scale use of geoengineering (for instance, carbon removal, blocking solar radiation) could harm biodiversity.
Currently, climate engineering is being tested in the laboratory or as a matter for field research. Weather control engineers may work in construction, resource management, public institutions, research institutions, or environmental organizations, in different economic sectors.
4. Information Security Specialist
Interpol considers cybercrime to be a fast-growing threat. The speed, convenience, and anonymity of the internet provide criminals the opportunity to commit a diverse range of criminal activities.
Cyber or Information security analysts are the gatekeepers or security guards of information systems.
Prospects for work are in private and public sector organizations, as well as with the police, law, and security enforcement agencies.
The starting point for the career is an undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, computer engineering, computer applications with a specialization in cyber/information security or the same at the post-graduate level.
5. Genetic Counselors
Genetic counselors help clients to interpret family and medical histories to assess the chances of a disease occurring or recurring.
genetic counselors assist individuals, couples, and families to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, familial, and reproductive implications of the genetic contribution to specific health conditions.
Work prospects are in cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, neurology, pediatrics, cancer, infertility, pharmacogenetics, pre-natal, and genomic medicine. There are also openings in research and academia.
Graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, human genetics, and allied fields of health science could specialize in this field.
6. Digital Content Specialist
Our digital devices keep us constantly connected to any and every kind of information, entertainment, or current events we wish to consume.
Consequently, there is an ongoing demand and supply of fresh content to be a step ahead. Plus, social media has emerged as a very effective marketing tool for the right content.
A digital content specialist can find work remotely and freelance if they have the skills and initiative for internet marketing, writing, research, and knowledge of instructional design for those who work in educational content.
Degrees in journalism, English, public relations, marketing, and communication are popular pathways to entry into this field.
7. Anti-Ageing Practitioner
Medical knowledge is advancing rapidly, and a new medical specialty has sprung up.
Anti-aging is a branch of medical science and applied medicine that treats the underlying causes of aging and aims at alleviating any age-related ailments.
The starting point for this specialty is a medical degree and experience in medicine. Ayurveda, Unani, etc. also offer their own approach to anti-aging medicine.
8. Robotics Engineers And Specialists
Robotics is a branch of science that merges Mechanical, Electronics, and Computer Science Engineering. It is concerned with how to construct and operate robots and monitor their application.
Robotics engineers design robots, maintain them, and research to expand the potential of robotics.
The variety of work for robotics engineers and specialists includes ocean robotics, space robotics, or community management robotics, logistics and automation robotics, medical robotics, and research robotics.
A master's in electrical and/or mechanical engineering work would be suitable for an operating engineer while a doctorate would lead to jobs in design and research.
9. Urban Agriculture Specialist
Urban agriculture deals with growing crops and animal husbandry within and around cities. It also includes many activities such as processing and distributing food, collecting and re-using food waste and rainwater, and educating, organizing, and employing residents.
By 2050 the global population of city dwellers is expected to double, reaching about 5.2 billion people. For cities to be sustainable, they'll have to grow their own food through sophisticated hydroponics and vertical farming methods.
State Agricultural Universities offer formal courses while online, MOOC, and certificate courses help aspiring urban agriculturists.
10. E-Commerce Specialists
E-business, e-procurement, e-sales, e-marketing, e-payment, etc. are part of ever-growing e-commerce development today.
An e-commerce manager looks after a website or virtual storefront, the content, the design of the website, and matters like security, online marketing, and team management.
E-Commerce managers usually have postgraduate qualifications in marketing, but a start-up could hire graduates in business management, design, or engineering.
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