Unsurprisingly, technology now plays a central role in our lives. Between the digitalization of businesses and the COVID-19 crisis, the world of work has continued to reinvent itself in recent years. And guess what? Recruiters have also changed their selection criteria! Business Cool has prepared for you a breakdown of the professions of the future and the jobs of the future by 2030.
In 2017, a study published by Dell and the Institute for the Future announced that 85% of the jobs of 2030 did not yet exist. Impressive, no? And since then, where have we been? Which sectors will be recruiting in the coming years? And what jobs of the future will emerge?
Which sectors will recruit the most by 2030?
According to the DARES survey on Jobs in 2030here is the list of the three sectors of the future in terms of job offers:
- Firstly: Health
Our working population is aging and, after the baby boom of the 1950s, we must prepare to face the grandpa boom! It is therefore in this particular demographic context that the hospital sector as well as specialized structures will seek to recruit.
- No big surprise: Outsourced services to businesses
These professions of the future will develop to compensate for the shortcomings of companies in certain key themes, namely IT, legal and accounting activities, digital issues, consulting, R&D, (cyber)security, etc. Jobs relating to Business services will become increasingly popular.
- But also: Construction
Intrinsically linked to the needs in terms of renovation and energy transition desired by the government, the professions linked to the building sector have a bright future ahead of them.
Jobs of the future in France
In view of the changes expected in our society for the years to come (ecology, economy, geopolitics, etc.), the world of work will be required to evolve, jobs that pay well today will not be the same tomorrow. Hence the interest in seriously considering the issue when it comes to orientation, entry into working life or professional reorientation.
Cloud computing
We qualify as cloud computing the provision of IT services such as: servers, storage, databases, network management, software, analysis tools or even artificial intelligence… And it is via the internet or rather the cloud let this happen.
THE cloud computingwhich has become known for its cutting-edge technology and practicality, aims to offer faster innovation, flexible resources and economies of scale. Indeed, it is modular according to the needs of each company and the use that will be made of it in the long term.
Here are some professions of the future in the cloud computing :
- FinOps Expert
- DevSecOps
- Green IT Evangelist
- Cloud platform engineer
- Cloud consultant
- DevOps Manager
- Development engineer
- Sales engineer
- Cloud administrator
- Cloud project manager
Big data and artificial intelligence
We often talk about big databut do we really know what it is? Big data could be described as being composed of complex data sets, essentially coming from numerous sources. These datasets are unique in that they are so large that traditional data processing software simply could not handle them. The entire system must therefore be rethought and adapted to these new volumes of data.
Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, consists of implementing a certain number of techniques aimed at allowing machines to imitate a form of real intelligence. It facilitates the smooth running of businesses and automates a number of processes.
Find below the list of professions of the future in the big data and artificial intelligence sector:
- Integrator developer
- Big Data/Artificial Intelligence Project Manager
- Architect
- Big Data Expert/Consultant
- Artificial intelligence expert/consultant
- Expert / Analytics consultant
- Data analyst
- Data engineer/Data scientist
- Business intelligence analyst
Cybersecurity
Many jobs of the future will undoubtedly be formed in the field of cybersecurity. It is a reality in France, for several years now, companies have needed specialists dedicated to cybersecurity, but candidates are rare. It is for this reason that Microsoft has created its own school dedicated to this subject.
Indeed, security and data protection are major challenges for all companies that collect and use sensitive data. Thus, job offers relating to this issue are likely to become more and more numerous in the years to come:
- Cyber security consultant
- Security project manager
- Security architect
- Security administrator
- Sales engineer
- Security engineer
- Cyber security analyst
E-commerce and online sales
Increasingly present, particularly through Instagram, e-commerce and online sales abound on our social networks. Anyone who hasn’t already been tempted by a little window shopping on Instagram or Facebook should cast the first stone!
To this end, it is important to underline the fact that the lower cost business model of online sales makes entrepreneurship particularly interesting in this world and many are getting started, like I MAKE. It is in this context of changes that many job offers will be filled in the coming years:
- Customer service manager
- Business development manager
- Partnership manager
- Purchasing sourcing manager
- Logistics manager
- Web designer, UX/UA designer
- Web developer
- Sales Director
- Strategy Director
- E-commerce consultant
Digital marketing and content creation
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube… Content creation positions have never been more popular than in recent years! And if, for a long time, this branch of marketing was singled out, this is no longer relevant, as evidenced by the growing demand from businesses.
In general, it is important to know that marketing-related professions are evolving. And it is in this context that we have compiled for you the list of professions of the future (non-exhaustive) in the sector, those which will recruit in the coming years:
- Growth Marketing Manager
- Digital marketing expert/consultant
- SEO Manager
- Community manager
- Traffic manager
- CRM Manager
- UX/UA designer
- Digital consultant
- Marketing Director
- Web editor
- Content manager
Product development
Product development corresponds to all the operations allowing you to put the service or product you have in mind on the market, making it available to all your customers. Are you interested? Here are the names of professions to be scrutinized and which will be recruiting in the coming years:
- Product owner
- Product Analyst
- Scrum master / Agile coach
- Quality manager
- Product Manager
- Project manager
IT development
Have you ever heard of code, IT or even full-stack development ? If the answer is yes then you are in the right place. Here is especially for you the list of the most fashionable IT development professions:
- Python, Javascript, DotNet Developer
- Engineer
- Full stack developer
- IT project manager
- Automation Strategist
Human resources management
With the constant changes in our society regarding human relationships, the economic situation and even laws relating to the world of work, HR departments will have their work cut out for them in the coming years. Here is the list of professions of the future in HR:
- Recruitment manager
- IT Recruitment Manager
- Sourcing manager
- Data privacy officer
- HR data analyst
- Diversity manager
- Talent development manager
- Headhunter
- Operational HR manager
- Chief Happiness Officer
- HR Marketing Manager
- CSR Manager
Jobs of the future: Top 15 skills most sought after by companies by 2025
Now that we know what professions of the future and hard skills are sought by companies, it could be interesting to look at the soft skills expected in the coming years. What qualities do companies expect from future employees? What are the key words to highlight in an interview to stand out? To help you, here is the forecast ranking of the skills most sought after by companies by 2030, according to The Future of Jobs report :
- Innovation capacity
- Proactivity and independent training
- Complex problem solving
- Critical and analytical mind
- Creativity, originality and initiative
- Leadership and social influence
- Use of new technologies, supervision and maintenance
- Technology design and programming
- Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
- Reasoning, problem solving and idea generation
- Emotional intelligence
- UX analysis and development of failure diagnoses
- Ability to be service-oriented (anticipation, recognition and satisfaction of stakeholder needs)
- Systems analysis and evaluation
- Persuasion and negotiation
Jobs of the future: When professions evolve with the expectations of candidates
It is also good to know that the expectations of candidates are no longer the same as in previous years. Indeed, new generations no longer have the same selection criteria as their elders and this is reflected in recruitment. Work flexibility, work-life balance and commitment are key values of new generations, according to a Randstad survey.
So you will have understood, the lights are green regarding the creation of positions in the years to come. Our society is changing and the challenges of yesterday will not be the same as those of tomorrow. It is therefore to your advantage to have companies’ expectations in mind!
If you want to go further, don’t hesitate to take a look at our advice article for pass a job interview.
