Core Concepts
The author discusses emerging job opportunities and career paths that are likely to become relevant in the coming years, emphasizing the importance of acquiring new skills and adapting to changing work environments.
Abstract
The content explores ten potential career paths that could be highly relevant in the future job market. It highlights roles such as WFH Coordinator, Virtual Sound Mixer, Voice UX Designer, Telehealth Facilitator, Chief Purpose Planner, Clean Hygiene Consultant, Virtual Events Planner, Subscription Management Specialist, Socially Distanced Office Designer, and Uni-for-life Coordinator. These roles reflect the evolving demands of technology and society in response to recent global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. The article emphasizes the need for individuals to acquire new skills and adapt to changing work environments to stay competitive in the job market.
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"For big businesses who are suddenly scrambling to manage a huge explosion of people from home, this is becoming a dedicated role," says Pring.
"Five weeks ago, no one ever thought of that job," notes Pring regarding virtual sound mixers.
"As people want to touch fewer items around their house and in public, they’ll be turning more and more to voice-activated gadgets," says Pring.
"For millions of people, telehealth has completely changed the healthcare experience," according to Pring.
"Today there’s a need for businesses to articulate their purpose much more clearly," states Pring.
"Wellness consultants have been around for a while...one that fuses well-being with public health," explains Pring.
"People are thinking about how to create a virtual event that’s more sophisticated" with better socializing and networking, says Pring.
"What if there was someone who could do it for you?" questions Pring regarding subscription management specialists.
"Companies and hotels are having to think about redesigning their offices very seriously and in a very strategic way," mentions Pring.
Coordinators could offer “lifetime learning for all alumni,” according to Cognizant’s prediction.
Quotes
"If you can position yourself and acquire the right skills, there’s a lot of opportunity." - Ben Pring
"People are thinking about how to create a virtual event that’s more sophisticated." - Ben Pring
"What if instead of going to university for a single concentrated period, you’d go through alternate periods of learning and working after graduating from high school?" - Ben Pring