What will jobs and employment look like in 2020, 2030 and beyond? What are the mega-trends shaping tomorrow’s careers and what new opportunities can we and our children look forward to?
Although vitally important to position yourself for a great job today, it’s just as important to consider tomorrow and all that it will have to offer. I
spoke to Wendy Enelow, Founder of the Career Thought Leaders Consortium, a global career industry think tank for some insights. Here’s just a sampling of both current emerging professions and those which may exist in the not-to-distant future.
Future Jobs in Space
- Exobotanists andExozoologists will study potential life forms on other planets outside our solar system.
- Space Sweepers will control debris from outer space that has accumulated as a result of space exploration that may pose health, environmental and safety concerns.
Future Jobs in Emerging Technologies
- Digital Identity Planners will help people control and manage their online identity.
- Global System Architects will transform national technology systems into global ones.
- Digital Archaeologists will be hired to dig up digital dirt about a person or company from the Internet.
- Online Community Organizers will build, create, and maintain online communities.
- Roboticians will service and maintain household robotic devices.
- Terabyters and Wiki-Writers will research, write and edit online information resources and dictionaries.
Jobs in Health & Human Services
- Bio-Botic Physicians will work on medical device technologies that improve health and lifespan. These workers will repair devices and resolve complications between the natural biology and nanobots (biological machines)
- Brain Signal Decoders (Mind Readers) will translate brain signals into words to help patients who are unable to speak.
- Environmental Health Nurses will treat patients exposed to environmental toxins.
- Agri-Restaurateurs will grow their own food to prepare meals.
- Green Careers Coach will teach workers how to create more eco-friendly work environments.
Future Jobs in the Sciences
- Energy Harvesters will combine engineering and construction skills to explore alternative forms of energy.
- Extinction Revivalists are genetics specialists who will revive extinct species of animals.
Future Jobs in Organizational Management & Leadership
- Chief Experience Officers will oversee sales, marketing, and human resources and be in charge of managing customer and employee satisfaction levels.
- Talent Aggregators will maintain databases on workers for hire, and mobilize them quickly for projects.
- Global Sourcing Managers will act as logistics experts who understand global supplier relationship, international customs and international law.
