Emerging Jobs
Let us look at the 10 job roles that are gaining momentum at present and are expected to grow in the coming years:
1.Data Scientist
Data Scientists are quite in demand across all industries nowadays. They are experts in handling large volumes of data and are responsible for deriving business value.
2. Information Security Analyst
They strategize security measures to protect organizations’ networks and systems from any sort of security threat/attack.
3.Software Architect
They make high level design choices and technical frameworks for software applications. It is one of the top tech jobs in demand at present.
4.Fintech Engineer
They work to create the best apps possible to pay bills, transfer funds, and process financial tasks from smartphones and computers.
5.AI/ML Specialist
ML engineers are quite in vogue as they are responsible for designing self-running AI systems to automate predictive models.
6.Full Stack Developer
They are capable of developing both client and server software. Full stack developers are much in demand and is one of the highest paying jobs in India based on the developer’s experience, skills, and upskilling track.
7.App Developer
Since all businesses have their own apps now and in the post-pandemic world apps are a medium to connect with clients on a personal level, app development has gained widespread popularity.
8.Big Data Specialist
A big data analyst is an individual that reviews, analyzes and reports on big data stored and maintained by an organization.
9.Project Manager
Project Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of specific projects for an organization while ensuring these projects are on time, on budget, and within scope.
10. Digital Marketing Specialist
He/She is a professional with a diverse set of skills, responsible for the online promotion of a website (business or products), using all available digital marketing channels. It is among the top 10 most in-demand jobs, with 860,000 job openings.
Declining Jobs
With increased reliance on technology to meet our day-to-day needs, jobs done manually are being automated. This helps companies in cutting down the cost and at the same time getting the desired results in a shorter turnaround time. However, the biggest disadvantage of the tech-driven world is that it is replacing some of the important job roles at a rapid pace.
Here is a list of some of the declining jobs that are losing out its relevance with technology taking over:
1.Data Entry Keyer
They prepare source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information. This job role is declining rapidly because of the cost and time involved and also the amount of human error that occurs while manually entering datas.
2.Financial Analyst
They are associated with guiding businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. With rapid automation that is taking place in financial sectors, financial analysts are believed to be replaced by AI and robo-advisers.
3.Training Specialist
They design, develop, implement, and oversee training programs for businesses, organizations, and educational institutions. Human trainers will soon be replaced by robo trainers and self-designed training courses in AI.
4.Word Processor/ Typist
They are responsible for doing clerical duties and type letters, documents, and papers. Due to automation of such jobs, typists are no longer relevant and have shown a downward trend in the last few years.
5.Accountant
Accounts management was traditionally done manually but with the passage of time, accounting and bookkeeping functions can be automated and easily managed through tools. This also reduces the chance of human error long with saving time and money.
6.Relationship Manager
They were instrumental in maintaining client relationships in the past but now customer satisfaction is targeted through apps/website directly and hence, these roles are witnessing a low.
7.Travel Agent
This is another job role that was much in demand about a decade ago. However, with the shift in trend of doing business, travel agents have become a thing of the past. There are several travel apps that come with all functionalities and travel assistance and hence, travel agents are no more popular now.
8.Telecom Installer
They used to set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, such as telephone lines and Internet routers. With Wi-Fi networks and optic fibres taking over, these jobs have become irrelevant with time.
9.Bank Teller
They handle the day-to-day financial transactions for customers. However with automation and core banking networks installed in the banks, they have a very limited role now.
10. Administrative Secretary
They provide high-level clerical support to an executive, director, or department head-level employee. Although, with the coming of technology, these roles have lost their relevance and so, declining rapidly.
