Here’s a look at some of the job categories that are expected to see growth.
1. Data analysts will be in demand.
According to the report, data analysts will become increasingly more important in all industries by 2020.
Survey respondents said they expect to have a greater demand for data analysts because they will need help making sense of all of the data generated by technological disruptions.
2. In fact, computer and mathematical jobs as a whole will also continue to get a boost.
Jobs that fall under the computer and mathematical occupations will grow.
These occupations include computer programmers, software developers, information security analysts, and more.
3. Architects and engineering jobs will remain stable.
By 2020, 2 million jobs will be created worldwide that fall under computer and mathematical and architecture and engineering related fields, according to the report.
4. More specialized sales people will also be needed.
As technological advancements continue to disrupt industries, there will be a growing need for specialized sales people who can explain the company’s offerings to a wide range of clients, including businesses, governments, consumers
5. Senior managers will be needed in industries across the board to lead companies through periods of transformations.
Industries that will need these new types of senior managers include media, entertainment, and information, according to the report.
6. Product designers aren’t going anywhere.
One of the top skills that will be in demand by 2020 is creativity, according to the report. This will occur because while a lot of monotonous jobs can be automated, creative jobs still require a human.
Source link: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/8-jobs-every-company-will-be-hiring-for-by-2020/
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