Jobs Of The Future
Think back just a few short years. Who thought that pizzas would be delivered by drones, that we would be taking phone calls on watches, and that we would be plugging our cars into chargers rather than filling up at the petrol station. These were things that we would only see in Hollywood movies conjured up by characters such as Doc Brown and Marty McFly.
There is a lot of talk currently regarding the future of work following the COVID-19 pandemic with a predicted global recession and period of economic turmoil. This period of uncertainty has left many of us wondering where the job opportunities will be? What skill will they require? And how can we prepare for the new areas of demand?
Every year, Cognizant proposes 21 jobs that will emerge in the next 10 years and be central to the future of work. This year, they represented 21 more. Below are three examples of jobs of the future - You never know, one day, you might be doing one of them!
Esports Arena Builder
Just like traditional sports fans, esports aficionados want to share an experience. A US teen recently won $3 million at the video game Fortnite World Cup and our Free to Air TV Stations are already broadcasting Australian gaming tournaments.
So will we see the FIFA World Cup or NBA Finals played out by “Geeks” rather than “Jocks” in stadiums filled to capacity?
If so these Esports Arenas will need to immerse supporters in many different ways.
This role will require design-and-build construction managers to define all tasks needed or the build-out of esports arenas.
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Vertical Farm Consultant
With more and more buildings cramming our cities and traditional farming or market garden properties being replaced by houses, apartments, or shopping centres, where are we going to grow our fresh fruit and vegetables?
Imagine picking your vegetables from a wall rather than the ground. Think about how much more space to grow vegetables can be used by doing this and how much more produce can get to market.
Consumers want their food to be fresher and deliver quicker than ever before. While demand increases, natures increasingly unpredictable impact on the produce supply chain applies pressure on grocers. Vertical farms address the need for stable, localized farming with aeroponic systems that grow food in controlled environments while using a fraction of the water required.
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Flying Car Developer
Within the next 5 years, flying cars will become an option for high-net-worth individuals. Within 10 years, mass-market adoption will occur.
Engage in a winner-takes-all race against well-funded Silicon Valley start-ups, national competitors, and state-backed champions to develop this next major transportation paradigm.
Talented engineers are required to joining rapidly growing teams to make the long-held dream of flying cars a reality. See your career take off.... literally.
Team members will be from across every aspect of engineering, software development, aeronautics, battery technologies, materials development, etc, that can assist in taking prototypes into commercial development. Whether your background is autos or aerospace there is a position for you. If your passion is to make the impossible possible then this job is for you!!
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Don’t be fooled these jobs are not jobs of the future – they already exist !!!!
In the words of Doc Brown “Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need …. roads !“
So if you are thinking of a new career the sky's the limit.
