The world of professions of the 21st century. Modern professions

Because new territories are being developed both in the literal and figurative sense of the word. People are starting to become interested in something completely different, creating other fields for creativity and, accordingly, for earning money.

In this article we will talk about the profession of the 21st century, consider where to go to study, how you can earn money without education, and also find out what futurologists tell us. If you are interested in professions that have emerged in the 21st century, then this post will be of great interest to you.

Where to go to study?

Before telling you where you and your children can go to study, I would like to place special emphasis on which professions are definitely not worth mastering. So, you will waste money and, more offensively, years of your life if you decide to become an economist or lawyer. The market for such specialists today is overcrowded not only in our country, but also in foreign countries. Modern university graduates have to get a second higher education or other additional education in order to find a job anywhere. Therefore, in-demand and popular professions of the 21st century do not include these specialties in their lists.

Although, if we put the question differently - who do girls and boys most often go to study for, then the answer will be related specifically to lawyers and economists.

But in the coming decades, demand for specialists in technical professions is expected. If you have interest or inclinations, then you can apply to become engineers, electricians, and technicians in all kinds of fields. You will see that immediately after receiving your diploma they will simply “take you away” arms and legs. However, these tips are more of a recommendation nature, and in any case it’s up to you to decide. Now let's talk about such a phenomenon as professions of the 21st century. The list could be huge, but we will only touch on those options that may be of interest to the average resident of our region.

Sales and purchasing

Buying and selling has been of great importance in human life since ancient times. Throughout almost all of history, we never have what we want. The purchase and sale relationship allows you to purchase the product you are looking for, so it is not surprising that salespeople have entered the most popular professions of the 21st century, albeit under a more fashionable name.

Today, many companies are recruiting buyers to join their teams. This word is derived from the English “to buy”, which means “to buy”. The buyer is engaged in satisfying the company's needs for goods, purchasing what is needed - food, office supplies, furniture, clothing... Such a specialist must understand the product, determine the quality “by eye”, and be able to find the best deals. Education "commodity expert" will be enough to become a buyer.

A shopper is the same buyer, but more individual. A wealthy family can hire a shopper to purchase everything they need - food, interior details, clothing. If in the work of a buyer you need to be an experienced person, then here an understanding of psychology, of what thing is suitable for a particular person, is much more important.

A media buyer is the same specialist, but the goods he purchases are more specific. This person is in charge of purchasing advertising space and developing a strategy for the company’s advertising activities. Here you cannot do without economic and marketing education, as well as an instinct for which advertising and where will bring the greatest consumer demand for the product.

Advertising and direct product promotion

Today you can earn good money from advertising. A huge advantage of this opportunity is that you do not need to have any special education in order to rise to the position of head of the promotion department.

A promoter is a person who promotes a product through consultation, tasting, and various “enticing” promotions. To become a promoter, you do not need to have an education, but what is definitely needed is communication skills, the ability to clearly convey your thoughts and gently convince people.

Merchandiser is the one who is responsible for placing goods and putting products on supermarket shelves. Such specialists are not needed in small stores, whose employees can display the products themselves. But if we are talking about hypermarkets, which pass through tons of products every day, then you cannot do without assistants from manufacturing companies. The merchandiser does not need to be able to “talk down” visitors, his work consists solely in If we talk about the 21st centuries that are popular today, then the merchandiser is one of them.

A brand manager is a person who is engaged in “promotion”, maintaining the name of the product in the hearing of consumers. This is where education is needed, preferably marketing. A brand manager creates and develops conditions for a brand to be in demand.

Working on the Internet

Once upon a time, the Internet was more of an intranet and was considered a military development. Today this is a mandatory “springboard” for almost each of us. It’s not limited to reading the news and watching movies - we share interesting information with friends, upload photos, “check in” in order to brag about being in a pretentious place. The Internet has also provided a lot of opportunities for earning money.

Of course, not all 21st-century Internet products are effective - some are designed simply for you to donate your funds. Thus, the “professions” associated with working on stock exchanges are very dubious. Of course, this is not about you if you are an expert in economics and have “eaten the dog” in the sale of currency. Otherwise, be careful - no matter how you are deprived of your savings by the new professions of the 21st century. The list we provide below will be of interest to those who want to master a profession and earn money without leaving home.

A blogger is a person who keeps his diary on the Internet. If his blog turns out to be interesting to a large number of subscribers, then he gets the opportunity to earn money from advertising, which he will place on his pages. To become a successful blogger, you need to write about what is close to you and what you are good at.

A copywriter is a person who deals with All content on the Internet is the creation of copywriters, people who write from scratch or rewrite ready-made texts. You can work without having an education, however, without a “sense of style” and literacy you cannot write much.

An SEO optimizer is a person who makes websites more popular by promoting them to the top of search engines. Those sites that the user sees first on the Internet are in greatest demand. The more people visit a site, the more popular it is and the more attractive it is to the advertiser.

A web designer is a person who specializes in creating the visual content of a website. You can get this kind of education through special courses.

Working with society

Event manager is a person who organizes events and holidays. There are a lot of enterprises on the market today that specialize exclusively in this activity. Some companies also need to have a couple of such experts (for example, a hotel or restaurant). The manager must come up with an entertainment program, order artists, and also discuss payment with them based on the available budget.

PR manager is a person involved in public relations. For many, “PR” carries a negative connotation. As soon as a star makes a scandal or disgraces himself, this act is immediately called PR. In fact, any “communication” of news to the people is the activity of a PR manager.

What are you preparing for?

We figured out what the newest professions of the 21st century are now in trend, and what kind of education you need to get in order to work successfully. What about the near future? What will be relevant in ten to twenty years?

Futurologists predict even more significant improvements in telecommunications and media in the coming years. In addition, the climate and people's living needs will change noticeably. Let's try to predict, based on the conclusions of futurologists, what kind of 21st century awaits us in the foreseeable future.

Personal Trumans

Remember the movie "The Truman Show"?

If not, then we suggest you remember the show “House 2”. As practice shows, people like to watch the lives of their own kind, and it is better if these are real, living people, and not characters from TV series and films. So, there is an assumption that selfie films will soon become popular, which anyone can take by simply attaching a camera to themselves.

Development of new lands

Futurist Stuart Brand predicts that the melting ice of Antarctica will lead to climate change within our lifetimes. As a result, the newest professions of the 21st century will emerge. For example, there will be a demand for “Colombians”, people who will explore new territories, including space.

Networking within corporations

It is no secret that corporations rule the world. Often it is the desire of the management of such companies that determines the policies of countries in the foreign and domestic markets. A corporation is a closed system, a kind of life.

And according to marketing specialist Seth Godin, in the near future other lines will be added to the new professions of the 21st century. The list will be supplemented by specialists in supporting the vital functions of corporate structures.

Thus, the Sterno.ru agency recently completed an interesting order - the development of social networks for clients. Therefore, programming and information technology are more relevant than ever when the question arises of where to go to study.

Human Improvement

James Kenton believes that all professions of the 21st century will be tied to making a person as perfect as possible. Laboratories and medical institutes will "design" animals and plants and work to create the "ideal man." The futurist suggests that the time is not far off when it will be possible for a lonely person to go to a special data bank and request the contacts of people who are most compatible by DNA. Couples, before having a child, will be able to “calculate” how the future baby will be born. Be that as it may, medical education, according to Kenton, will not hurt.

The modern world is constantly undergoing various changes that affect all spheres of society. This is also true in the modern labor market. The modern profession market must change dynamically and adapt to existing needs. Every year new professions appear that require people to acquire new knowledge and skills to apply it. This is dictated by the need to meet the level required to perform this work.

Profession of modern society

The role of the profession in modern society has undergone qualitative changes; now it is not only a source of stable income. This is a development trend throughout the world. New discoveries are being made, more advanced instruments and equipment are being developed, the social and political system is changing. All these changes and innovations affect the labor market, dictating their own conditions to it. Therefore, following such transformations, the requirements for the job and the candidate change. Now in the description of an applicant’s professional skills you can often see words such as communication skills, stress resistance or an analytical mind.

The most modern professions of the 21st century

The 21st century dictates its conditions to man. Modern professions in the labor market require a new approach to the work process. A developed computer network has erased the boundaries of states. Now you can work online in one country while living in another. This has given rise to the phenomenon of remote work. A person can do what he loves at home. At the same time, the efficiency of the work performed also increases, but with such a schedule, the main thing is self-discipline. This type of employment is perfect for designers, programmers, traders, and web developers. The 21st century is the century of consumption, which is why the consumer society has given birth to 5 modern professions, such as:

• promoter,
• buyer,
• shopper,
• merchandiser,
• flavorist,
• copywriter

New modern professions in Russia

Russia has not been spared by technological progress, which has forced the labor market to change. New modern professions and specialties have appeared that were never heard of before, and even now, having heard the names of some modern professions, one is left wondering what this person should do. This mainly affected the world of computer and information technologies and the sphere of consumption.

Such interesting modern professions have appeared as

• Content manager,
• brand manager,
• bannermaker,
• web developer,
• content editor,
• underwriter.

In the lending industry - debt collectors, mortgage brokers.

Modern teaching professions

Changes have also affected such an area as pedagogy; it would seem that this pedagogical profession in modern society traditionally includes teachers, instructors, lecturers, educators, and it is difficult to come up with anything new. But new professions of modern society have appeared - tutors, coaches and facilitators.

A tutor teaches according to an individual program, a coach deals with the student’s personal development, motivates, inspires and looks for ways to realize the student’s potential. The facilitator deals with social adaptation.

Modern creative professions

The labor market crisis has also affected the creative sector. No, there is no shortage of artists, although sometimes there is a shortage of professional ones. In addition to artistic activity, the sphere of creativity also affects other professions. For example,

• editor,
• designer,
• journalist,
• copywriter,
• florist,
• film editor,
• Web Designer.

After all, now in the creative field various complex equipment is used, to work with which you need to have the appropriate skills.

Modern technical professions

There is an oversaturation of humanitarian professions and an acute shortage of technical professions in the labor market. This is especially true for blue-collar professions that are not considered prestigious today. Among engineering specialties, there is a shortage of programmers, designers, constructors, power engineers and heating engineers.

The list of working professions is more impressive. The necessary modern professions among workers are professional welders, turners, mechanics, installers, milling operators, and CNC machine operators.

Modern military professions

The military sector has also undergone changes in the list of professions. This is a consequence of the adoption of new types of equipment and methods of reconnaissance and combat operations. Anyone who has chosen a military career must understand that in addition to performing professional duties, he must be ready to make self-sacrifice in the name of the Motherland or the citizens of the country.

Modern military professions combine driving, operator and technical positions. Modern military equipment and equipment are equipped with advanced electronic computing systems, which require special skills to operate. Therefore, a soldier is required to have a huge amount of technical knowledge to use it effectively.

The introduction of new types of unmanned vehicles has created a need for operators. These people must have quick reactions, analytical thinking and the ability to work with large amounts of information in critical conditions.

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Scientific and technical achievements radically change the picture of the world; they influence the level of civilization, way of life and value ideals of an individual. In order to be in demand and appreciated in the labor market, it is important to focus on the development trends of economic systems and society. So what new professions already exist or will appear in the foreseeable future?

Specialties related to science and space

The international community first started talking about the problems of global climate change back in the 80s of the last century. At the beginning of the 21st century, humanity moved from research in this area to practical activity. The next logical step towards protecting the environment, according to British scientists, will be the emergence of specialists in the fight against climate change.

Another promising direction of the current century is the development of innovations in the field of vehicles, as well as the modernization of transport infrastructure. On the agenda is the creation of energy-saving and environmentally friendly machines that are multifunctional. Thus, in the next ten years, the specialty of a developer of alternative modes of transport will become one of the most popular professions.

In astronautics, humanity is on the verge of colonizing other planets and developing extraterrestrial mineral resources. Futurologists believe that during this century the demand for professions related to the astronomical industry will increase rapidly. The list of popular specialties after 2020, along with spacecraft pilots, will include:

• Cosmobiologists are specialists who study the behavior of living organisms in space, developing sustainable ecological systems for flights, extraterrestrial bases and orbital stations.
• Cosmogeologists will be involved in the identification, evaluation of deposits and mining of minerals on asteroids and the Moon.
• Space tourism managers are managers of the new century, drawing up programs for visiting lunar bases, orbital stations, and outer space.
• Life cycle designers of space structures are astroengineers specializing in the development of satellites and stations, taking into account the possibility of their disposal or reconstruction in the future.

Sphere of business and information technology

In the 21st century, professions related to the purchase and sale of real estate will remain relevant. Among realtors, the most in demand will be developers - entrepreneurs involved in the promotion and implementation of the construction of a project. They start any business with a plan, invest their money in it and build an individual financial scheme. The developer's ultimate goal is to maximize the value of the project.

An underwriter is considered a relatively new business profession. In the securities market, this is the name given to the guarantor who manages the process of issuing and distributing shares. In the insurance business, an underwriter is a specialist who assesses risks and makes decisions on the advisability of concluding contracts.

People with organizational talent, an analytical mind and developed communication skills should try their hand at recruiting. A first-class intermediary between an employer and a job seeker is called a “headhunter.” A headhunter, unlike a regular recruiter, deals with especially valuable and highly paid specialists.

In agriculture, there will be a demand for workers in “vertical farms” – agro-industrial automated complexes located in high-rise buildings. Currently, layered cultivation in urban environments is at the development stage. In the near future, pilot projects of this kind will appear in some megacities (New York, Singapore), and by 2025 they will become commonplace in advanced countries.

There are also new professions in the IT sector. Among them are a copywriter (writes informational and advertising texts to order) and a content manager (fills websites with photographs, news, articles). One of the professions where creativity and attentiveness are held in high esteem is web designer. The tasks of this IT specialist include developing website designs. A webmaster can do the same. In addition, he specializes in website administration, support and updating. The high salary of a webmaster is explained by the fact that he combines the functions of a designer and a programmer. A SEO specialist is responsible for promoting websites on the World Wide Web.

Event industry, advertising and trade

The development of the entertainment industry in the current century has created a need for professional organizers of various events. Event managers are engaged in planning and holding parties, anniversaries, weddings, children's parties, corporate events, trainings, conferences and presentations. Their responsibilities include developing an idea, selecting a location for the event, and drawing up a script.

Animators are directly involved in entertaining guests. This profession does not bring much income, but it gives a lot of positive emotions. It is suitable for sociable people with acting, vocal or choreographic abilities. Animators are especially in demand in the tourism business, at children's and corporate events.

There are new professions on the labor market related to the provision of advertising services. For example, a media planner is responsible for drawing up a plan for using the media during a campaign. Working in an agency, such a specialist evaluates the effectiveness of advertising in the media, relying on marketing and sociological research. Its task is to optimize campaign costs.

A marketer is engaged in analytical work in the field of market management. A brand manager has a similar occupation: he promotes brand names and manages the sale of a group of products. His responsibilities include studying and creating demand for products and services. A number of professions in the 21st century relate to the field of BTL marketing:

• Promoters are engaged in distributing leaflets and gifts, advising customers, and tasting products.
• Merchandisers work with sellers. They monitor the availability and display of goods that they promote at the point of sale, and monitor competitors’ prices.
• Supervisors—leaders of a group of promoters and merchandisers—must have leadership and organizational abilities, systems thinking, and planning skills.

Social sector professions: education and medicine

The impact of information technology will change the education system beyond recognition in the coming decades.

• A web psychologist will understand the peculiarities of Internet socialization of children.
• The responsibilities of the curator of the online platform will include: compiling courses for remote learning, solving communication problems between student and teacher.
• The physical teacher of the future can be considered a lifestyle coach. He must plan classes, supervise regular exercises, and give recommendations on sleep and nutrition.
• The game master will create game scenarios and adapt the curriculum to them.
• The main task of a brain trainer is to increase the student’s productivity and concentration.

A profession of the 21st century that is not yet taught in domestic universities is coaching. He is simultaneously a psychologist, a trainer, and a consultant. It helps improve enterprise productivity by unleashing the individual potential of employees. The list of functions of a coach includes: consulting and analyzing the problems of the situation, setting goals and drawing up a training program, conducting trainings. IT technologies can also help a qualified psychologist realize his or her potential. A connoisseur of human souls can work as an online coach or social networking worker.

In the medicine of this century there will be a place for transplantologists, organ growing specialists, plastic surgeons and nanomedics. A promising profession, according to Danish scientists, is a gerontopsychologist - a consultant who helps older people stay physically and mentally healthy for as long as possible.

People will increasingly turn to genetic diagnosticians – doctors who identify and prevent the development of hereditary diseases. A bioethicist will monitor compliance with regulatory and moral frameworks in institutions.