Jobs of the Future
A recent study highlighted ten of the fastest growing fields for work in the future. Following up on this study we have
1. Sustainability Officer
The “Green” movement is here to stay. It is going to change radically over the next few years as everyone including corporations find, research and implement eco-friendly polices.
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2. Stem Cell Researchers
In the search for cures for diseases, genetic enhancements and further exploitation of new sciences this controversial job will have an ever increasing impact on our future. Rapid change in climate and planned exploration of the Moon and Mars (see China & India) will make this a priority issue around the world.
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- Genome Institute of Singapore http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg
- Lund University http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/450
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology http://web.mit.edu
- Newcastle University http://www.newcastle.ac.uk
- University of Cambridge http://www.cam.ac.uk
- University of Washington http://www.washington.edu
- WiCell Research Institute http://www.wicell.org
3. Social Media Managers
Corporations around the world are starting to get it and when they really buy into it – change is inevitable. Managers will be needed to implement and oversee advanced social media programs like those commonly in use now. Facebook, Twitter and Linked In are just the beginning.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-it-takes-to-be-a-social-media-manager-2011-3
4. Simulation Engineers
Simulators will get you ready – to be ready! Learn how to fly, surf or do brain surgery before you actually do it for real. But someone must make, manage and repair them.
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5. Robotic Technicians
One of my son’s friends is actually training to do exactly this. He is not the only one. The future is now and this growing field is critical in in almost any field you can imagine.
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6. Mobile Media Application Developers
With the huge profusion of mobile devices now coming to market the biggest problem is having them talk to each other. Once they do then you have to worry about security issues. This filed of engineering is expanding at an unprecedented rate with no end in site.
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7. Medical Researchers
Many businesses have already moved to digital record keeping. But one of the most daunting tasks will be to move current medical records to a digital format. This will not only require specialists in various medical fields to correlate but also experts who can “navigate” through the minefield of information this will create.
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8. Organic Farmers and Producers
Studies show that 10% of all produce in North America is now sourced from “organic” farms. But they need a more rigorous regulatory regime as well as specialists who can improve farming techniques and grow and harvest food efficiently.
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9. Genetic Counselors
The movement to know more sooner is making itself felt in every segment of our society and one of the most important is genetic health and conditions. Confirming the health of an unborn health to tinkering with the Human Genome this field is only going to get bigger.
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10. Cyber Security Specialists
The “Cloud” is used regularly on TV commercials. But is it safe? These are are the Policeman and Detectives of the future.
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E. & O. E.
Mark A Schneider cfp clu cfsb
Chartered Financial Consultant
