As the world moves towards a future increasingly technological and digital, the labor market faces profound changes, which may result in the disappearance of traditional professions.
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and digitization is already palpable, directly threatening the future of some careers.
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The World Economic Forum shed light on these transformations, predicting that, by 2027, in less than five years, various professions may become obsolete as new technologies and a broader digital environment redefine market dynamics. work.
The data supporting such predictions was compiled from information provided by LinkedIn and the educational platform Coursera, as well as surveys involving more than 800 companies from different parts of the world. world.
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Rapid technological evolution not only changes the tools we use, but also restructures the way we relate to the world of work.
AI, in constant improvement, and automation, increasingly common in various industries, put at risk some professions that, until then, seemed solid and essential.
The challenge is great: the global workforce needs to adapt quickly to ensure its relevance and employability in a context where market demands are constantly changing.
Based on the analysis of the World Economic Forum, some professions that may disappear in the coming years include:
door-to-door sales workers;
Security guards;
Executive and administrative secretaries;
Cashiers in supermarkets and other retail sectors;
Relationship managers;
stockists;
Accounting clerks;
data typists;
Bank tellers and related employees;
Postal service attendants.
However, this transformation also brings with it opportunities. as certain careers become less relevant, others emerge as promising:
Big data analysts;
3D Architects and Engineers;
Image consultants;
Wearable device developers;
Environmental engineers;
E-commerce specialists;
Renewable energy professionals;
User/customer experience specialists;
Geneticists;
Innovation and waste managers;
Digital law professionals;
Digital marketing specialists;
Geriatric physicians;
Mental health professionals;
Information security specialists;
Inside sales representatives.
In an ever-changing world, adaptation is essential. Those who invest in acquiring new skills and understanding emerging demands will have more chances of remaining relevant and prosperous in a job market that is being reshaped before our eyes.
