Professions of the future: what lies ahead for our industries
Just 15 years ago, no one could have imagined that it would be possible to make purchases on a mobile device right from home, work remotely, and hold video meetings. Digitization and smart algorithms are revolutionizing our lives, and the labor market is no exception. In this article, we will tell you what professions will be popular in Russia in 20 years.
Human labor or robotic?
With the help of artificial intelligence, the replacement of human labor by robotic has become a reality. Yandex is already testing delivery robots, which in the future will bring goods from stores to homes or offices. The company is also actively developing unmanned vehicles, they can already be found on the roads of Moscow, but so far with an instructor in the passenger seat. New technologies simplify human life and at the same time deprive society of jobs.
On average, the life cycle of a specialty lasts no more than 15 years, then it must be transformed, otherwise the profession will simply disappear. This happens for several reasons:
- The flow of information is increasing, a person cannot cope with its processing. A computer comes to his aid, which performs the same functions quickly and without errors.
- All data is stored in cloud archives. Therefore, the positions of librarian and archivist are slowly disappearing.
- There is a lot of useful information in the public domain on the Internet, so the demand for tutors, legal advisers and travel agents and other specialists is gradually decreasing.
- With the help of computer technology, you can create any picture or special effects. This means that the need for the services of, for example, stuntmen and set designers will soon disappear.
The world is changing rapidly. But do not worry about the fact that most people will be out of work tomorrow. Human labor is still highly valued in the following fields of activity: medicine, education, art, services (nannies, nurses), science, etc. Now consider the specialties that will appear in 20-30 years.
Top 5 specialties of the future according to Skolkovo
- City farmer. The specialist will be engaged in agriculture within the city: grow crops and vegetables directly on the roofs and near buildings.
- Urban environmentalist. A professional will carry out landscaping of the urban area to preserve the environment. Zaryadye Park in Moscow is one such example.
- Molecular nutritionist. The medical worker will develop an individual diet for each person based on studies of the molecular composition of food.
- Smart home designer. The master will control the operation of electronic devices and elements in the apartment.
- Energy Markets Marketer. The specialist will promote companies producing electricity and heat.
It will be a long time before new specialties take over the labor market. But today it is necessary to seriously think about your future. Take the free online course “Professions of the Future: What’s in store for our industries” to learn about trends in the professional world and in-demand skills in the 21st century, and watch a live broadcast with a futurist on the same topic on the Instagram account of the Russia – Land of Opportunity platform by link .
