But some “jobs of the future” are already here. Here’s a selection of them.
1. Ethical hacker
Companies, communities, hospitals – no one is safe from a potential attack by cybercriminals who target computer systems. But hackers aren’t necessarily working illegally.
Some hackers could work for government agencies and businesses to help them protect themselves from cyberattacks.
And for good reason: cybercrime is expected to cost the world US$10.5 trillion (RM45 trillion) annually by 2025, according to a 2020 projection by Cybersecurity Ventures.
It’s in the best interest of business leaders to surround themselves with IT specialists who can protect their critical data and find vulnerabilities in their security systems. Who better to do that than a hacker?
2. Remote-work expert
Employers who don’t allow their workers, particularly office staff, any possibility of working remotely are rare in this day and age.
That said, they often grapple with finding the right balance between occasional use of remote work, “full remote” (100% teleworking), and allowing teleworking from abroad.
Some companies choose to call on experts in the field to help them retain employees looking for flexibility.
According to Bloomberg, some companies are seeking expert advice from professors who have written essays or books on the subject.
It will certainly be a while before calling upon such experts becomes a widespread practice, but there is no doubt that remote working is here to stay.
3. Therapist in the metaverse
According to the technology giants, people will soon be spending a large part of their time in the metaverse. This virtual universe will allow them to access a large range of services, particularly in the health sector.
Psychologists and psychoanalysts are anticipating this not-so-distant future by using virtual reality as a non-medical solution in their array of therapeutic approaches.
Some believe these new technologies could even have beneficial therapeutic effects for their patients, whether children or adults. Will cybertherapy soon be a reality?
4. Derecruiter
Disengaged or in search of meaning, an increasing number of employees are distancing themselves from their company.
While some human-resource departments are taking action to combat professional disengagement, there are also specialists positioning themselves in this promising market segment – by helping employees leave their jobs.
With this in mind, American Danielle Baskin launched “The Derecruiter” in 2017. This platform allows anyone with doubts about their professional fulfilment to talk about it for free with a “derecruiter”.
And, thus, a new form of coaching was born.
5. Manifestation expert
An increasing number of executives are drawn to the milieu of coaching, keen to transform their experience into expertise.
Some people who have turned to coaching now specialise in the power of “manifestation”, a personal-development method that combines spirituality and positive psychology.
They teach their clients to “manifest” their dreams and desires. Even if this method is in no way based on scientific research, it is very popular on social networks.
6. Baby-name consultant
It’s not always easy to pick the right name for a newborn. Should you be original or stick to the good old classics?
Some parents choose to call on consultants to help them in their quest. These experts suggest different names according to various factors, such as the parents’ lifestyle, their origins, or the place where they live.
While this new form of guidance may seem surprising, it could be one of growth given the lucrative market for all things related to babies.