Technology impacts the lives of practically everyone in the world at some point and it is this fact that is changing the face of the labor market. It is this change that is increasing the need for workers to have specific sets of skills to adapt and succeed in their careers. IT careers are growing up to three times faster than other careers in the United States.
Here are some of the tech trends that are leading to new IT jobs:
- Mobile hardware and software services
There is no doubt that the mobile industry is going to continue to evolve, which is going to create a great deal of careers. It will not be long before every phone is a smart phone and that the primary computer people will use will be tablets.
- Social business enterprise management
This sector is expected to grow rapidly as businesses continue to sift from “informing” to communicating and engaging their customer base. Social software is rapidly growing, giving businesses a method to better communicate with their customers.
- Cyber security
Every person who uses a mobile device, laptop, or desktop needs more security. However, businesses need security experts to help them keep their information secure.
- Computer forensics
Police departments, prosecutors, and many others need computer forensic experts to retrieve data from a computer during criminal investigations. Since computers are being used as tools to commit certain criminal offenses, this is a growing field.
- Cloud services and virtual
Many people now store important documents on a cloud server because they can access it from anywhere. Plus, information is protected if a computer crashes and there are no drives to carry around. Students, professionals, and the common user are turning to cloud storage more every single day.
- 3-D Web
The Internet experience is about to change into a 3-D experience, which is very similar to some of the video game systems and 3-D televisions that are out on the market today. This new experience will allow you to virtually walk into a room and look around it so that you can listen to and see everything that you would see if you were there.
- E-personal assistants
Apple’s Siri changed the way that people use their mobile devices. Think of it as a personal assistant that takes a lot of the work out of using a mobile device. While Siri does have its issues, the technology is going to continue to improve because people want it. This is going to be a major area for information technology jobs. The technology is expected to evolve as everyone from retailers to handymen will have an assistant like Siri.
- Intelligent objects
Microsensors, chips, and wired and wireless network are quickly creating an Internet of objects. This is because data can be shared in real-time, diagnostics can be performed, and repairs can be done remotely. Many more jobs are going to be created as transportation departments install sensors on bridges and roads and construction companies place sensors on buildings and homes. It is expected that by the year 2020, there will be over one billion machines communicating with each other, but they need people to install them.
These are just some of the trends that are being seen now. New trends are always popping up. By keeping yourself informed, you will know which direction to take your IT career, your continuing education, and where you need to place yourself within the field so you can continue to evolve with it.