What jobs will you recruit for in the future?
As technology advances, so do priorities in the workplace. Technological advancements and automation play a huge part in the creation of jobs and force existing roles to evolve.
Since these factors play a pivotal role in influencing careers, it is important to think about entering a sector that can ensure employment and provide high growth potential.
According to an article from Indeed, 11 of the fastest-growing industries are:
1. Information technology
This sector comprises software and hardware companies and Internet and related service providers. According to data from the UK’s Digital Economy Council, the number of advertised tech roles is 42% higher than pre-pandemic levels, tech and IT-related vacancies make up 13% of job vacancies.
As remote working has grown, there is an increased need for engineers to work on mobile networks, company intranets, and broadband installation. As well as this the app development industry is growing as more businesses develop apps to improve customer services.
2. Home furnishings
With more people working from home now than ever, sales for homeware and soft furnishing have soared. Since people are spending more time at home, this has meant that they have invested in new office equipment and have more of an interest in home interiors and design.
Furniture production is one of the best-performing manufacturing sectors, careers in this sector include interior design, furniture production, and home furnishings sales.
3. Sports clothing and equipment
With more interest in health and fitness, sales of sports clothing and equipment have surged. After the spike in home gyms, equipment, and online workouts the sports retail market has rapidly grown. The sports clothing and equipment industry provides opportunities in everything from manufacturing to marketing, from a community cycling coach to a sports therapist.
4. Green manufacturing and energy
The shift towards a low-carbon economy has fuelled a rise in the green energy sector. The low carbon economy is now worth £205.7bn with large increases towards wind, solar power, wave, and tidal energy. With the government goals set to have zero-emission vehicles by 2035, the need for green technology investment is critical. This includes the manufacturing of electric vehicles which is set to create 250,000 jobs by 2030.
5. Safety equipment and supplies
The staff within GP surgeries, social care, pharmacists, care homes, and dentists all require protective equipment and demand is set to continue as more companies invest in workplace safety. The revenue growth of this industry is forecast to grow by 78% according to IBIS World over the next year.
6. Telehealth services
The telehealth services industry uses digital information and equipment to monitor health. With a shift to everything becoming more digitialised the development of mobile health apps and remote patient monitoring has increased resulting in a surge in telehealth services. Examples of these jobs within this sector include operations manager, field telecare advisor, and electronic records manager.
7. Online food ordering and delivery
According to research by McKinsey & Company, the food delivery market has tripled globally since 2017. This growth has been accelerated by the pandemic after restaurants closed their doors and provided their own takeaway service. This has led to further evolution of user-friendly apps making it easier for consumers to order the food they want. Opportunities within this field as a business include development manager, delivery drivers or operations coordinator.
8. Property Industry
The booming property industry has seen a huge amount of growth over the last few years, this has therefore created opportunities for job applicants with roles available in estate agencies, property valuers, lettings negotiators, and sales consultants.
9. Healthcare
The health foundation forecasts that by 2030 the health industry will need an additional 488,000 healthcare workers, equivalent to a 40% increase. Additionally, 627,000 social care workers are needed to meet the demands of the UK’s aging population. This industry includes professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, and social care professionals and roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
10. Data science industry
Most large companies require candidates with data science skills such as computer science, statistics, and graphic design. Data scientists can bring valuable skills to many sectors such as banking and finance who establish ways to track payments, prevent fraud, and work on ways to increase customer satisfaction.
11. Cyber security and artificial intelligence
As the collection of sensitive information from large businesses increases, the cybersecurity industry is expanding to meet the demands of protecting this data. Artificial intelligence and machine learning specialists are in demand as companies are hiring to help them progress their businesses and help create a more attractive customer experience.
