March 29, 2021

Top 9 careers in 2021-2028 and skills required

🔹 Computer and analytical jobs
(developers, programmers, data and information security analysts, etc.).

Must-have skills: niche-related hard ones; analytics, problem-solving, time management, accuracy, teamwork.


🔹 Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
(AI specialist, robotics engineer, full-stack one, Behavioral Health Technician, cybersecurity specialist).

Must-have skills: niche-related like machine learning and robotic process automation, information security.


🔹 Healthcare Support, Home Health Aide and Personal Care (medical assistants, mental health pros, nurses, diagnosticians, technicians, etc.).

Must-have skills: medical expertise, treatment approaches, care procedures; communicational skills.


🔹 Therapists and counselors
(family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, speech pathologists, physical therapists).

Must-have skills: active listening, trust-building, empathy, questioning, evaluation, non-verbal communication, self-awareness.


🔹 Marketing specialists (strategists, market research analysts)

Must-have skills: analytics, communication, creative thinking, social media, content management methods, mobile advertising, design, video content.


🔹 Construction field
(niche specialists, managers)

Must-have skills: niche-related ones; scheduling, risk and cost management, task management, critical thinking, communication.


🔹 Media, entertainment and communication workers (editors, video operators, translators, etc.)

Must-have skills: specific hard skills; communication skills, equipment knowledge, analytics, creative thinking.


🔹 Operations managers
(computer information systems; financial managers)

Must-have skills: problem-solving, leadership, planning, strategical thinking, auditing, budgeting, reporting, understanding of different types of documents.


🔹 Alternative energy specialists (solar photovoltaic installer, wind turbine service technician, etc)

Must-have skills: niche-related skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, customer service skills.