They also forecast a rising need for artificial intelligence (AI) ethics specialists and cryptocurrency economists. Understanding and managing the effects of climate change will also be key, leading to a demand for climate adaptation specialists.
Emerging careers of the near future
"We are facing a thorough reshuffling of the skills and competencies expected from employees. This is a challenge not only for those already in the job market, but also for young people who are deciding their professional futures. They may be looking at a career in a profession that doesn't yet exist or is just emerging. By knowing the trends, one can choose a direction that is developing and in the future, become a sought-after specialist. Education is the greatest investment in the future." said Krzysztof Inglot, founder of the Wrocław-based Personnel Service.
As the development of sustainable energy sources intensifies, the need for renewable energy specialists is expected to rise quickly. Closely related to this, an increasing demand for specialists in climate adaptation field will be recorded, as climate change continues to pose dramatic challenges.
With the increased adoption of remote learning, specialists in online education are set to be in high demand. The stresses of modern life will also present a need for more mental health professionals, such as psychologists and psychiatrists.
The experts assert that existing professions will become more specialized. The progress of AI is set to fuel the demand for AI specialists responsible for its design, implementation, and management. Within 15 years, ethical issues related to AI will become so complex and critical that the demand for AI ethics experts will surge. Digital data curators, who select, maintain, and collect digital resources, will also be sought after due to the vast amount of data that fuels AI.
In addition, the experts from Personnel Service predict that advancements in gene-editing technology will open up new possibilities in medicine and other scientific domains, enabling precise DNA modifications. "In the footsteps of gene-editing specialists, the time for biomedical engineers will come. They will be responsible for designing and implementing gene therapies that have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of many genetic diseases," the experts projected.
Over the next decade, as cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology become more prevalent there will be a need for cryptocurrency economists. Similarly, ongoing digitalization has underscored the importance of data security, reflected in a steadily growing demand for cybersecurity experts.
Developments in food production technology, such as cell-cultured meat, will create demand for food technologists.
Finally, as space exploration becomes more advanced, terraforming engineers will play a key role in developing and adapting advanced technologies to provide appropriate protection for space crews and adapt to the extreme conditions in space. The experts believe that thanks to the work of modification specialists, space exploration will be safer, more efficient, and open up new prospects for future missions.
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Source: PAP, Nauka w Polsce