Last update: 15/11/2021
The speed at which changes are taking place in today's society means that in just a decade there will be new jobs that are currently unheard of but which, as highlighted in the World Economic Forum together with the Cognizant Center for the Future of Work (CJoF), will be essential for business and for the training of employees who will perform the jobs.
If there is any lesson to be learnt from the pandemic, it is that we need to prepare for change and to keep learning constantly. It is estimated that 3% to 14% of the global workforce will need to change occupational category by 2030 due to automation, artificial intelligence and digitisation, according to the study Jobs lost, jobs gained: workforce transitions in a time of automation, from McKinsey Global Institute.
of the global workforce will need to change occupational category by 2030
of the global workforce will need to change occupational category by 2030
In addition, data from the report The Future of Jobs Report 2020 from the World Economic Forum indicates that the proportion of basic skills that will change in the next five years is 40%. That is, only 60% of an employee's knowledge will still be required for the performance of their duties in 2027.
This highlights the need to support training and the necessity of continuous learning throughout our lives and professional careers, which are constantly evolving. This is called “reskilling” which means professional recycling and “upskilling” which means learning new skills; two areas in which Banco Santander is working hard in order to offer this type of training, not only to its employees, but to society in general. Indeed, it does so by promoting different scholarship programs, within its wide training offer, which aim to provide the additional skills and knowledge necessary to promote the employability of young students and also of professionals already working in the industry. Technology, languages, digital tools, soft skills… these are just some of the issues that are promoted and always entrusted to prestigious institutions.
The 10 professions of the future
Returning to the CJoF data, looking ahead to 2030, here are 10 of the professions that are still very new but that, in some cases, are already beginning to become highly sought after. By 2030, these jobs will be extremely popular and many people can start training and preparing for them right now.
It is difficult to predict exactly how global employment markets will recover after the virus, but both those who run organisations and those who are being trained should take good note of these professions because that is where part of the future (and indeed even the present) demand for jobs is going to be directed. This will allow organisations to gain a competitive advantage and job seekers to gain professional career development.
If you want to find out about and work on your main skills and strengths in order to find out which professions you can or you might be able to develop further or if you want to turn your career around, do not miss out on the employment consultant offered by Santander SmartBank, Smart Talent Scanner.
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