What will be the most in-demand professions in 2022?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the needs of companies have changed rapidly, leading organizations towards digital transformation.

Now, several companies from different countries have undertaken the task of digitizing and automating their processes, and therefore, the demand for profiles that help to execute new tasks has grown.

On the one hand, 'Forbes' magazine has defined some of the trends in the labor market during 2022.

According to 'Forbes', there are five areas that are expected to be in high demand in the coming years, starting now:

• Health care: The pandemic made these professionals more in demand, and they say the field of healthcare will be important in the future.

• Information technology: There has been an increase in the demand for software and application developers.

• Supply chain management: Professions related to logistics have also become more important.

This includes purchasing agents, logistics analysts, distribution managers, and even industrial engineers.

• Financial management: “Racing in this field is expected to grow by 15% over the next decade”Forbes highlights that companies are looking for trained personnel to analyze expenses and income and maximize profitability.‘.

• Actuarial and statistical: The field of data and statistics is also growing. Meanwhile, actuaries are able to assess risk, a skill that is increasingly in demand, according to Forbes.

Professionals with knowledge in information technologies, such as software developers, will also be in high demand.

Furthermore, the Politécnico Grancolombiano has identified the professions that will be in highest demand this year based on the World Economic Forum's The Future of Jobs Report.

“The professional sectors that will stand out the most in 2022 are: supply chains and transport, travel and tourism, biotechnology, consumer goods, financial services and investments, information and communication technologies, infrastructure and professional services”"The Polytechnic says.".

They even shed light on the job positions that are expected to be most in demand:

• Data analysts and scientists.
• Artificial intelligence specialists.
• Sales and marketing professionals.
• Software developer.

Everything related to digital technology has gained strength and relevance in recent years, and became even more necessary after the pandemic.

Finally, LinkedIn also mentioned the most sought-after profiles for 2022 in its latest report on in-demand jobs:

• Growth hacker or growth marketing specialist.
• SEO or search engine expert.
• Digital content creator: copywriter, youtuber, instagrammer or blogger.
• Customer experience manager.
• Salesperson.
• Specialist in e-commerce.
• E-commerce logistics operations supervisor.
• Personal or professional mentor.
• Customer service specialist.
• Teachers with digital skills.
• Mental health professionals.
• Product Manager.

They recommend working on skills that adapt to the current environment and job market, regardless of the area of specialization, such as analytical thinking and innovation, initiative, technology design, programming and critical thinking, explains the Polytechnic.

Source: The Weather

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