8 Careers You Haven’t Heard of Yet

Personal branding is another growing sector in the workplace of the future, and you could find work as a personal digital curator – a specialist who recommends and maintains a unique suite of apps, hardware, software and information sources, curating the digital personality and portfolio of clients.

Moving on to healthcare for the next of our careers of the future, ageing populations in many countries means there will be an increasing need for elderly wellbeing consultants who can help manage the health and personal needs of elderly people, using the latest medical treatments.

3D printing is another evolving industry set to transform many areas. Ideal if you want to work at the forefront of new technology, as a 3D printer designer you’ll create designs for products to be printed in 3D – from prosthetic body parts to bespoke household items.

Virtual reality is predicted to become as much a part of our daily life as the internet and smartphones are today. This will open up roles for virtual experience designers, who will help to create a truly in-the-moment experience in games with the design of interactive 3D environments.

The continued development of automation means the roll-out of unmanned vehicles will open up demand for remote operators. Before long, pilots, drivers and ship captains could be sitting in an office, operating vehicles from afar!

Back in the healthcare sector, other emerging careers of the future include ‘remote healthcare specialists’ – professionals who design devices and systems that can proactively track health issues, or who are involved in remote/virtual healthcare relationships with patients.

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