Upcoming Careers in 2021
Every few years, new careers emerge, some fade away. This sunrise and sunset of careers usually happens after new technologies become mainstream, new social and ethical norms affect policies, and best business practices get adopted into business operations. It's all a part of the industry's way of self-correcting and developing.
More often than not, emerging careers stay and become a part of the mainstream professions. In 2021 also, new careers emerge. These careers are mostly related to technological change and are expected to become some of the highest paying and in-demand careers in India and the world. Here are those careers:
Data Scientist - When the Harvard Business Review terms this job as “sexiest job of the 21st century”, it has to be featured in this list. Data is the new gold and it is being created at 2.5 trillion terabytes per day. And just like a finished product emerges from raw materials, out of this raw data, data scientists remove a variety of valuable, insightful, and actionable information that has many uses to different people. They have a scientific approach towards data, meaning, they collect, analyse, and process vast data sets. Data scientists need to be good in mathematics, statistics, and analytics. In the hands of a data scientist, data is like a crystal ball that shows the past, present, and future. No wonder they are so high in demand.
Cloud Engineer - Remember the large server rooms in your office where the air-conditioning is always on full blast? They will become a thing of the past thanks to cloud technology. From data storage to complex computing, all can be done over the cloud and cloud engineers are the ones who facilitate an organisation’s migration to the cloud. They review the existing systems, make improvements, and plugs any security gaps. Data architects develop cloud architecture and also deploy cloud-based apps. To sum it up, they handle most tasks related to an organisations cloud journey. So, if you are interested in cloud technology and working in the country’s IT industry, cloud architect is the career to consider.
Digital Marketing Specialist - There’s a running joke on social media where you think of a product and suddenly you start seeing ads for that product. Well, digital marketing has not gone that far, but it has come far enough to become one of the primary modes of marketing. Digital marketing specialists are the experts thanks to whom you see ads for products you are interested in or have searched for. Their aim is to increase online and retail sales. They are completely in charge of online marketing activities, social media marketing, online advertising, online branding, and search engine optimization. Digital marketing specialists are in high demand as businesses realise the importance of online presence.
Business Analyst - Imagine if there was someone who could tell you what your next business move should be, what mistakes you made in the past, and what is going to happen in the future. You don’t have to imagine; you have business analysts for that. With the help of big data and analytics tools and software, business analysts analyse your business and present findings to you in visual, understandable formats for you to make important decisions. Business analysts are changing the way business is done. They are making it smarter and removing risk factors. Therefore, a business analyst is going to be one of the most important careers in 2021.
Software Developer - If you think software technology is already a big part of your life, just wait for the future when almost every aspect of our personal life and work-life will have software involved in some way or the other. Forget doomsday scenarios like showcased in the series Black Mirror, software will only make life easier and simpler. Therefore, software developers will be in high demand because they are the ones who create software that runs technology. They have to know various computer languages and have to write software based on various client requirements. Software developers are going to play a huge role in technological advancements and hence, will be an in-demand career in 2021.
So, if you are considering starting your career in the near future, consider these upcoming careers in 2021 and get an education related to these careers. If you already are taking an education related to the given fields, you should aim for these careers to get a high salary and growth opportunities.