The issue of what the jobs of the future will look like has been widely discussed namely because of the current status of the global economy and along with it the political, demographic, and the business and technology trends observable. There is a constant conflict on what industries will collapse after the pandemic and which ones will thrive and is the something all job seekers are yearning to know.

Despite all, what the future holds changes every day, especially in these times – the future is as blurry as ever. However, that does not mean we can’t have a deep analysis and understanding based on past trends from a post-pandemic era and clear our path. Educated guesses can reveal some astonishing possibilities.

The analysis of the jobs of the future is also integral to industries with expected growth or transformation in the coming decades. Predicting them entails heavy understanding that all kinds of current and past variables will come together in surprising ways. Many of tomorrow’s jobs will likely result from today’s scientific and technological advances and the healthcare scenario of the current world.

According to research by economists and business experts, here are the top-five growing jobs in the near future:

1. Data analysts and scientists – Thanks to the advancement and the cultural shift towards the collections of data, this is the most predicable upcoming job. These professionals are much needed to not only collect the required data, but also spot patterns, pinpoint past, and current trends, and forecast future possibilities.

2. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning –  AI is usually known as a sub-branch of computer science that highlights the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. AI and machine learning are being applied in many of today’s technologies, from driverless cars to healthcare systems. It’s unsurprising that this career is expected to boom.

3. Digital content specialists – With the technological advancements, one of the key cultural revolutions is the shift towards dynamic, digital, interactive, and on-demand media. The need for fresh content is never-ending, especially for a generation who are surrounded by the gadget world. This is why digital content specialists, with various job titles and abilities are increasingly in high demand, especially with the growing popularity of remote work and freelance gigs.

4. Physician assistants – With the increase in number of seniors in all our communities, the need for physical therapy professionals is likely to boost. These seniors generally need some form of physical rehabilitation, pain management, mobility assistance, or therapeutic treatment as they age which makes physician assistants a necessity.

5. Nurse practitioners – Also because of an aging and longer-living population, the health care system may have trouble keeping up with the growing influx of patients. More non-physician health professionals with the ability to diagnose and treat patients are called for. Registered nurses with the right kind of knowledge and expertise can help fill that void. Additionally, we have also realized the need to up the healthcare systems of the world with this unprecedented pandemic, its always a good idea to have an efficient health care system and professionals.