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The world is changing faster than ever. Even 10-15 years ago, no one would have suspected that TikTok bloggers would earn more than surgeons, and companies would be looking for cybersecurity specialists as desperately as they used to look for accountants. Automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization are fundamentally changing what professions are needed today and what will be in demand tomorrow.
Today, it is important for applicants to choose a field where the demand for specialists is growing, not decreasing. That is why we have prepared a list of the most relevant specialties that will be in high demand in the coming years. These are the areas where salaries will grow and there will be more vacancies than candidates.
Artificial intelligence specialist (AI specialist)
Automation, voice assistants, chatbots, Tesla’s autopilot, and Netflix’s personalized recommendations are all the result of the work of AI (Artificial intelligence) specialists. According to PwC forecasts, artificial intelligence will increase global GDP by $15.7 trillion by 2030, and automation will replace up to 30% of jobs. At the same time, the demand for people who will develop, customize, and improve artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will grow.
The average salary of an AI engineer in the US is about $140,000 per year, and this figure is growing every year. Market giants such as Google, Tesla, and Microsoft are constantly looking for such specialists. Mastering machine learning, Python, and data science opens up job opportunities in the future.
Biotechnologist (genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, ecology)
A biotechnologist is a specialist who uses biological processes, living organisms, and their systems to develop innovations in medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and ecology.
Although biotechnology has deep roots as a science, it has been actively developing in its modern form only since the second half of the 20th century. Genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9), the development of mRNA-based vaccines, and the invention of artificial meat have made this area strategically important for science and industry.
In Ukraine, biotechnology is also gaining momentum, but due to insufficient funding, the industry has not yet reached its potential. Abroad, biotechnologists have much wider opportunities for development thanks to billions of dollars in investment. Specialists in this field earn $60,000-150,000 a year, depending on the country.
Cybersecurity and ethical hacking
In the digital age, data protection is becoming no less important than physical security. The number of cyberattacks is growing every year, and companies, government agencies, and even individuals need to protect their systems. That is why cybersecurity is one of the most promising industries of the future.
Ethical hackers and security professionals work in finance, telecommunications, and healthcare to develop strategies to protect against cyberattacks. They test systems for vulnerabilities, prevent data leaks, and create new security algorithms.
Salaries in this field are pleasantly surprising: in the US, specialists can earn $100,000+ per year, and the demand for them is only growing.
Media creator and digital content specialist
It seems like it’s time to start your own blog, right? It’s a good idea! But it’s worth remembering that successful bloggers and content creators are not just people who shoot videos on a smartphone. They are professionals who know how social media algorithms work, what attracts an audience, how to monetize content and create viral videos.
Brands pay bloggers more for advertising than the media, and top creators earn hundreds of thousands of dollars from advertising, sponsorship, and merchandise sales.
But to develop in this area, you should get an education in related fields: digital marketing, graphic design, SMM, video production. It is important to master hard skills: video editing, screenwriting, SEO, etc. Mastering the profession of a marketer, PR specialist, or digital producer will significantly speed up the path to success.
Today, it is important for applicants to choose a field where the demand for specialists is growing, not decreasing.