People in Australia who are interested in making a career move and getting a wage raise after the epidemic should think about getting training for positions that will ensure they have a stable income for the next few decades.
Many sectors are in for a period of disruption as a result of the advent of automation and technology. Not even medical professionals, such as physicians and nurses, are safe, as some experts believe that even sophisticated procedures, such as surgery, might soon be undertaken by robots.
A study that was conducted by Deloitte in 2016 estimated that 114,000 jobs in the legal sector in the United Kingdom were likely to be automated in the next 20 years. The majority of these jobs, including legal secretarial roles, are considered to be entry-level positions. Legal professionals who have traditionally lucrative careers in law have already been put on notice.
The legal industry, like many others, will increasingly need to embrace innovations such as "big data" in how they work, and experts in fields including the development of technology and data analysis will be increasingly hired. This is one of the many reasons why there is a growing demand for such professionals.
The National Talents Commission of Australia has highlighted four critical skills that are predicted to be in demand in the future. These skills include communications skills, cognitive capacity, computer skills, and caregiving skills.
The skills reflect the reality that human-centric activities, such as those in the care sector, are particularly difficult to automate. Examples of such occupations include those in the hospitality industry. In addition, there is expected to be a continued strong demand for non-routine, non-repetitive, and cognitively demanding professions.
However, it also sheds light on the fact that a great number of employment will be generated in the technological sector, and the need for people with digital abilities will be greater than it has ever been.
Communication will also continue to play an essential role in the future. According to the research conducted by the commission, employability skills such as communication, problem solving, digital engagement, initiative, and collaboration will be in high demand in the future.
According to what is said in the commission's report, "Jobs that need extremely high-level oral communication and writing abilities are the least likely to be automated."
"The NSC's opinion that communication will be a fundamental talent of the future is supported by this study, as well as the relevance of communication skills to a variety of occupations,"
Carolyn Parry, who established the career counseling firm Career Alchemy in the United Kingdom, is of the opinion that in order for individuals to be successful, they need to make use of their creative potential.
She said this to The Telegraph London: "What parents can assist their kids with is to encourage them to think initially - and I'm not just talking about art and design here, I'm talking about original thinking."
"New discoveries will be made at the crossroads of so many diverse fields of study. Therefore, if you picture a Venn diagram, the potential lies in bringing together three distinct fields of study and working in the intersection of those fields. This is the source of the discovery of a treatment for cancer.
"If it piques their curiosity, anything having to do with STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics] is beneficial. However, if it doesn't, you shouldn't force your child to go in a direction that they don't want to go in. It's a certain way to get off to a rocky beginning in life."
Nikolas Badminton, a futurist, has also predicted various vocations of the future, including the one that he predicts will be the most paid in the next decades.
designers focused on people, as well as ethicists
Mr. Badminton is of the opinion that designers who have a forward-thinking perspective will be in more demand as technology continues to permeate every aspect of people's life.
The growth of firms such as Twitter and Facebook has shed light on the ethical dilemmas that are brought up by new technology. These considerations include concerns over the use of individuals' personal data.
Because of this, there will be an increased need for individuals who have been schooled in ethics, philosophy, and design in order to assist businesses in guiding their operations and developing goods with people in mind.
According to Mr. Badminton's speculations, significant components of government, particularly at the municipal and provincial levels, would be reformed with public empowerment and transparency as central themes.
Psychologists specializing in artificial intelligence
Although it may seem absurd, it's possible that one day robots will have the same psychological needs as humans.
Mr. Badminton is of the opinion that in the not too distant future, intelligent machines and robots will become so widespread that they will have "sentience," or the ability to understand and respond to human emotions.
To comprehend artificial intelligence and how computers learn, psychologists will need to expand their knowledge and skills.
Architects of the Metaverse
Mr. Badminton is of the opinion that visionaries will be required to rethink how humans connect with one another and how virtual versions of themselves known as "avatars" can live in mixed reality environments. The metaverse is not just a catchphrase that was thrown around by the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg.
Because of this, individuals who have received conventional training as architects, video game designers, sound engineers, and retail specialists will be in demand at huge technology businesses, government organizations, technology platforms, and advertising agencies.
Creators and artists who are also activists
Mr. Badminton is of the opinion that conventional watching platforms will soon be "dead," which is unfortunate news for people who work in the television business.
Instead, "art plus substance plus experience" will be the determining factor in everything.
The entertainment industry will become more collaborative, and the future industry leaders will be artists who develop ecosystems of video and content makers that drive activist movements.
It's interesting to note that Mr. Badminton anticipates a revival in offline forms of entertainment such as theater, dance, street art, fine artists, and live music performances.
"It will take on governments and large business alike, as well as bring together society and provide a meaning behind existence in an ever-increasingly linked world,"
Data economy coaches
Data has become as a valuable commodity, and Mr. Badminton predicts that in the near future, individuals will start to exert greater control over their own personal information.
We shall take a more responsible approach to our online identities and the data that we produce, which may include determining whether or not to profit from it.
Experts will arise to assist both individuals and businesses with their "personal data brokerages" in order to assist people in navigating this new landscape.
Online and local enterprises
Internet connectivity has made it possible for business owners to communicate with customers all over the world, which will continue to result in the creation of lucrative possibilities.
A large number of individuals will launch enterprises and enlist the assistance of local and remote freelancers in order to distribute their wares in different parts of the globe.
People will always be drawn to having face-to-face encounters, therefore there will always be a market for individuals who choose to keep their businesses in their hometowns rather than moving their operations entirely online.
Data scientists
The globe is creating an incredible quantity of data; by the year 2040, there will be 200 petabytes of data created year, and each individual will have more than 8000 contacts with digital data.
According to Mr. Badminton, "any organization will require teams of highly qualified data scientists" to assist them in identifying possibilities hidden within the data they already possess and in empowering both their staff and their consumers.
Experts in both cyber security and disinformation
Cyberattacks pose a greater threat in a society that is more interconnected.
In order to protect everyone's right to privacy, security, and safety, "misinformation academics" will collaborate with teams of cybersecurity professionals.
Mr. Badminton is of the opinion that by the late 2030s and into the 2040s, positions such as these will enjoy the highest salaries inside organizations.
This is already starting to take place before our own eyes. This week, the Morrison Government made the announcement that it will quadruple its investment on cybersecurity research and development over the next ten years, which would result in an increase of $10 billion and the creation of 1900 new jobs.
Professionals in the medical field for biohackers.
As the median age of those who have earned more than $10 million in their lifetimes approaches 130 years old, Mr. Badminton is of the opinion that longevity will soon become one of the primary concerns of the ultra-wealthy.
People who have received training in medicine as well as in other fields, such as nutrition and technology, will be able to profit from the emergence of specialized hospitals that will assist people in maintaining their health.
Facilities will investigate everything from implantable technology and cybernetics to psychedelics and food in order to guarantee a longer life for those who have the financial means to do so.