Looking for a job or to boost your career? Discover the trends and hot-ticket skills to look out for in 2025 and beyond
The job market is evolving at lightning speed, but that’s not a reason to stress – it’s actually really exciting! New opportunities are popping up everywhere and the future is packed with potential. With constant advances in technology, shifting trends and new industries opening up, it’s time to explore what’s next.
Future opportunities
First things first – let’s take a closer look at how the job market is evolving.
According to research by the Harvard Business Review and Forbes, the job market is being transformed by five major trends: tech advancements like Al and blockchain are creating new career opportunities, while the gig economy offers flexibility over traditional nine-to-five jobs. Remote work has become the norm, requiring global communication skills, and sustainability is reshaping industries with a focus on ‘green’ jobs. Lastly, the growing skills gap means upskilling is essential to stay relevant in this fast-changing landscape.
This gives us context for how most current jobs will evolve, and what will happen in the coming years.
By 2025, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF):
- 85-million jobs will be replaced by tech automation.
- 50% of employees will need to learn new skills as technology grows.
- 40% of workers will need reskilling in the short term.
- 97-million new jobs will emerge, more suited to a tech-driven world.
- By 2030, one-billion jobs will be transformed by tech!
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Did you know?
The Harvard Business Review has stated that AI (artificial intelligence) will create more jobs than it will take away. In fact, many jobs of the future don’t exist yet, nor do they have names!
Most in-demand jobs in 2025
According to Regent Business School, there will be a need for:
- Data Analysts and Scientists
- Content Creators and Marketers
- Smart Home Technicians
- Remote/Hybrid Work Specialists
- Market Research Analysts
- Business Development Professionals
- Finance Managers
- Cybersecurity Engineers and Specialists
- Artificial Intelligence Specialists
- Tradespeople
Most valued skills
No matter your field, research by the WEF shows that employers will value these skills and fields the most:
- Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking
- Communication and collaboration skills
- User experience and design
- Navigation of tech, e-commerce, Al and cybersecurity
- Insights into social media/digital marketing
- Understanding of sustainability practices
Right now you might be wondering, “Do I have to go back and study something new?” Not necessarily. These skills can be applied to your existing education and work experience. All you need to do is be open to change and adopt a few attitude shifts.
It’s essential to never stop learning, by investing in both hard and soft skills (there are many free courses online from places like Google Academy), while also staying up to date with the latest digital platforms and tools.
Adopting a growth mindset is key, so make learning a habit by scheduling time for it in your daily routine. Additionally, networking is crucial these days – attend industry events, open days, seminars and conferences.
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