How can you train for the jobs of the future?

Jobs are constantly being rethought and are constantly evolving, especially in the context of a labour market heavily impacted by technology. New technologies, health crises, ecological crises and economic crises are all factors that are reinventing the professions of tomorrow. But what are these professions of the future? How do you find the job of the future? Our business school prepares you for these careers and today reveals how you can train for the jobs of tomorrow.

The employment market in France over the next few years...

66.2 billion euros. That's what Numeum estimates the French digital market will be worth in 2023. It is also estimated that 85% of the jobs of tomorrow do not yet exist and that they will emerge between now and 2030.

New statuses are emerging on the labour market every year. Salary is no longer the sole motivation when looking for a job. Job seekers are now also interested in location, teleworking and benefits in kind.

Jobs are evolving to meet the expectations of new generations. The massive use of technological tools and the arrival of AI have also changed the thinking of younger workers.

Alongside these phenomena, we can also point to a new trend: the growing desire of young people to turn towards professional independence or entrepreneurship. Hence the importance of ‘side projects’, extra time granted by some companies to enable new recruits to develop professional projects that go beyond the scope of their job.

What is a career of the future?

A profession with a future is one of the most sought-after and therefore the most promising on the job market. These profes sions often offer more interesting opportunities to earn an attractive salary and a privileged working environment.

The professions of the future are also characterised by :

• the inclusion of emerging and new skills ;
• a shortage or pressure on the number of qualified candidates for these positions;
• a rather positive image of these occupations in the collective perception.

The occupations and sectors mentioned in this article are therefore considered to be occupations of the future, because they reflect the trends of the future employment market.

High-potential sectors and professions of the future

The four growth sectors

These 4 business sectors offer the best career prospects for the future:

• E-commerce and marketing are still among the sectors that are growing, all the more so with the influence of digital marketing today. Online sales rebounded sharply during the global pandemic, and are still very popular with French consumers.
• Renewable energies and the environment are, of course, among the most important issues of our time, making this a particularly job-creating sector. The involvement of experts is increasingly necessary in the fight against global warming and the reduction of companies' carbon footprints.
• The tech world has never been as promising as it is today. And this trend is set to continue. We're talking here about artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technologies to facilitate voice-assist functions, predictive algorithms or algorithms to facilitate medical diagnoses, and so on.
• Health is constantly progressing, and more and more resources are being made available to medicine to treat more and more patients. Similarly, research is also a growth area that continues to be at the heart of the challenges, with even more resources made available since the health crisis.

We could also mention many other expanding sectors such as robotics, cybersecurity, data science, big data and education, among others. The high demand in these markets is undermined by a low supply of skilled candidates.

That's why our business school offers a wide range of courses designed to give you access to these new professions, such as our master's in digital marketing or our master's in energy transition.

We could also mention many other expanding sectors such as robotics, cybersecurity, data science, big data and education, among others. The high demand in these markets is undermined by a low supply of skilled candidates.

That's why our business school offers a wide range of courses designed to give you access to these new professions, such as our master's in digital marketing or our master's in energy transition.

Examples of careers of the future in the most buoyant sectors

Here are a few examples of forward-looking professions that are highly sought after by recruiters:

• E-commerce and marketing : community manager, content manager, live shopping manager or CSR (corporate social responsibility) manager.
• Renewable energies and the environment : biotechnology engineer, carbon footprint monitor, new energy engineer, sustainable town planner, urban farmer, smart cities or smart homes engineer.
• Tech : there are many jobs in the tech sector, covering the worlds of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Some examples include cybersecurity expert, data scientist, prompt engineer, artificial intelligence ethicist, robot educator, engineer in biotechnology applied to AI, and so on. Find out how to become a data scientist, for example.
• Health : e-brancardier, surgical robotics nurse, hospitality and quality of life manager, ethical dialogue manager, prevention and patient adherence coach, etc.

Some positions straddle two areas of activity, as in the case of business analysts, for example.

How can you prepare for the job of tomorrow?
Ask yourself the right questions...

To find the career of the future that's right for you, start by asking yourself a few questions. This preliminary work will help you to determine your aptitude for training in a new profession that is among the most sought-after.

Here are a few tips:

1.  First of all, identify the skills required, as well as the mindset needed to perform the job you are interested in. Skills evolve and can accumulate as you learn. So you should also ask yourself about your soft skills: strategic thinking, autonomy, the ability to work in a team, composure and resistance to stress are all good allies for getting into the job of the future.
2.  Next, ask yourself what drives you and what you're passionate about. Take stock of your interests and the personal skills you've already acquired. Do your previous professional or personal experiences represent an asset for your future career?
3.  Try to think about the long term, for example the next 10 years. How do you see yourself doing this job, and where do you want to go from here?

Choosing a school that trains for the professions of the future

You may be wondering why you should go to business school? Business schools prepare you for the professions of tomorrow. This means paying greater attention to the search for meaning and to the major transitions that are currently taking place and can be foreseen in the future.

However, IPAG's programme aims to steer students towards an education that offers good job prospects, attractive pay and opportunities for personal development.

IPAG Business School offers a range of courses from BTS (bac +2) to Bachelor, MBA (bac +5) to DBA, including a double degree in engineering and management, and also prepares students for the Grande École programme.

The world of work continues to evolve at the pace of new technologies and new consumer practices such as e-commerce. Societal issues are also key drivers in the emergence of tomorrow's professions. To secure a career in the long term, it is therefore important to focus on a promising future career that offers sufficient opportunities for development. When you arrive at Parcoursup, opt for quality training and apply for an IPAG course!