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Future-Proof Career Ideas for Millennials to Consider

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It really is a worrying time to be a human who needs to work for the next few decades. The future really is upon us and more and more technology is taking over the work that would normally be assigned to us. 

That’s why, if you are really smart, you will be looking towards the future when working out your career goals. As a millennial, you still have a long working life ahead of you and by being proactive and gaining skills that will always be in demand, you can ensure that you are always high on the shortlists when looking for a new position. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most future-proof careers you might want to pursue:

Cybersecurity professional

Now that we do most of our… well everything online, it is pretty safe to say that cybersecurity experts are always going to be in high demand. Cyber hacks can bring businesses down faster than almost anything else, and of course, hacks on our personal data can be devastating too, so although the role may grow and change over the years, cybersecurity roles are almost certainly here to stay.

Healthcare professional

Although it is highly likely that robots will be carrying out various medical procedures in the future – if you look at Robotunits you will see that robotic technology is already being used very effectively in various other sectors – however, it is very unlikely that robots are going to take over healthcare altogether. After all, humans are best placed to take blood, check the patient for symptoms and ensure that all procedures are carried out carefully, so again, it is fair to say that most healthcare roles, especially at the highest levels, are here to stay.

Data scientist

Whether we realize it or not, data plays a huge role in our day-to-day lives, It helps insurance companies make decisions about our cover, it enables businesses to target their marketing efforts to the best people, and it allows us to identify trends in healthcare amongst other things. Although technology is sure to play a continuing role in collecting and analysing data to some extent, data scientists are always going to play an important part in the process by giving a human eye to the various tasks associated with extracting data and making sense of it.

Delivery logistics

Now that so many of us buy so much stuff online, the world of delivery logistics is likely to be a pretty safe bet careerwise. Yesk we will probably have automated vehicles and drones delivering our packages in the future but humans will still be needed to oversee the whole production and ensure that any kinks are ironed out and problems solved as effectively as possible.

If you train for any of these careers, chances are you will have a long and pretty stable career while others around you struggle to adapt to the world of the future, so at the very least, please do consider them.

The 3 Best Careers For Job Satisfaction

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Salary is a big factor for a lot of people when they’re choosing their career. Obviously, they still want to do something that they find interesting but the amount of money they get paid comes first. But these days, people’s priorities are changing and the way that millennials think about their careers, in particular, is starting to change. Instead of just looking at the salary first and the job description second, a lot of people are willing to take a bit less money for a job that is more meaningful and rewarding. If that sounds like you, these are the best careers for job satisfaction.

Social Workers

People that want to give something back to the local community and help those less fortunate than themselves are well suited to a career in social work. It will be your job to go out into the community and help people from all walks of life with all sorts of different issues. Being able to make meaningful changes to improve people’s lives brings a huge amount of satisfaction. Getting into social work is fairly easy if you already have a bachelor’s degree. You’ll need to get a masters in social work but that doesn’t mean having to go back into education full-time. You can get an online msw instead. The benefit of doing it this way is that you can carry on in whatever job you’re already in and do the degree in your spare time. Once you’re qualified, you can start looking for social work positions. You should keep in mind though, social work is a very demanding job. There are a lot of rewards but you’ll have to deal with some very emotionally difficult situations and some people just can’t handle that. It’s important that you know how to switch off and not take your work home with you so if you can’t do that, you should think twice about pursuing a career in social work.

Emergency Services

The emergency services are tasked with protecting us and that’s an incredibly rewarding thing to do. Police officers, ambulance drivers and firefighters have some of the most important jobs in the world, but they’re also incredibly tough. To get in, you’ll have to pass a series of rigorous physical and written tests. But if you train hard enough, you should be able to get through. You should only consider joining the emergency services if you’re willing to put yourself in dangerous situations on a daily basis though.

Teaching

Teaching is another of the most important jobs in the world. It’s up to you to mould the next generation and make sure that they leave school with the skills they need to get by in life. Training as a teacher only takes a year if you’ve already got a degree so it’s a fairly quick career to get into. There is a heavy workload during term time but you’ll get great holidays so it all balances out.

If job satisfaction is a priority for you, these are 3 of the best career choices for you.