A North American study reveals the most promising professions for the future.
The U.S. organisational consultancy Sparks and Honey released a study identifying the 20 most promising careers for the future. Although some of them are not yet well-established in the market, all the professions mentioned have one thing in common: they break away from the traditional career model, where people trained in a specific field and followed that path for the rest of their professional lives. The trend is that professions will become increasingly interdisciplinary and fragmented, covering multiple areas. Additionally, there will be a growing demand for highly specialised professionals.
Below is a list of the 10 most promising careers for the future, according to Sparks and Honey. See if any of them match your interests:
- 1. Productivity Consultants
Experts in technologies and solutions that enhance business performance and employee efficiency. - 2. Digital Curators
Select digital content and tools tailored to a client’s career or personality. - 3. Digital Death Managers
Manage the online presence and digital assets of deceased users. - 4. Corporate Disruptors
Encourage companies to move away from rigid hierarchies and adopt more flexible, startup-like structures. - 5. Curiosity Tutors
A type of creativity coach hired to provide clients with content that stimulates curiosity and innovation. - 6. Alternative Currency Speculators
Experts in investments and digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. - 7. Crowdfunding Specialists
Work with crowdfunding platforms to attract and manage investments for entrepreneurial projects, social causes, and other initiatives. - 8. Drone Operators
Professionals hired to pilot drones, primarily in urban environments. - 9. Privacy Consultants
Experts who assess online and physical security risks and advise clients on privacy protection strategies. - 10. Skype Coaches
Personal coaches hired to prepare clients for interviews or meetings via Skype, advising on body language and presentation skills during video conferences.