The post-Covid world will be a new and changed one. And this new world will give way to new jobs and careers. The pandemic has left no sector or industry untouched; especially hit are entertainment, aviation, real estate, hospitality and tourism. However, there are those that have, in some ways, benefitted--healthcare, edutech, information technology and consulting, among others. Does that mean that these sectors are poised to soar further once this global crisis is over?

TECH JOBS

Opportunities in the field of digital technology, with an emphasis on enterprise management systems which deal with controlling, monitoring and managing information technology (IT), infrastructure and its applications, will be the way forward. Logistics, marketing and secondary value chains, such as human resources, finance, and customer relationship management (CRM), may also witness a rise within organisations. Everything is rapidly going digital, and candidates equipped with know-how in cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, robotic process automation and digital marketing will have high-growth career prospects, says Sandeep Pachpande, chairman, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune.

GENETIC TESTING

The pandemic has made it clear that there is a severe shortage of doctors, medical equipment, devices and raw materials in the country, which are needed to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Now, more than ever, jobs in pharmaceutical companies and healthcare will soar and, along with it, requirement for online counseling, psychological aid and telemedicine, since many may avoid visiting hospitals for a long time to come. People have become vigilant about health concerns and general well-being as a consequence of Covid. Therefore, genetic testing, a field that identifies mutations in genes, proteins and chromosomes, could emerge as an advantageous career. Our genes contain all the information we need to maintain optimum health and fitness to reach correct and early diagnostics. At a time where we are struggling with a single virus, research in this field has grown immensely, says Chandni Luthra, director, FutureMed, a company that helps patients with proactive and preventive health planning.

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CONTENT CREATORS

It is a golden time for careers in the area of OTT (over-the-top) platformsNetflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar, among many othersdelivering content over the internet. Software engineers, project managers, UX designers and creative producers are currently seeing a lot of opportunities. Content curators can make the most of this time as consumption of online content has gone up since the lockdown. Studying the current trends and interests related to online streaming will come in handy for scriptwriters, lyricists and screenplay writers to gain a newer understanding of the struggles of people in a state of crisis.

FOOD SCIENTISTS

The E-grocery sector has certainly been on an upswing since the lockdown. Making daily food essentials available to customers is a Herculean task, and any disruption in supply chains can lead to loss of perishable products. Hence, the need for greater workforce, better planning and last-mile connectivity across areas will lead to a surge in recruitment of agricultural scientists, environmental engineers and supply chain officials in agriculture-technology companies to help farmers manage crops, plan harvest, deal with water shortage and reach a greater consumer base. Food scientists will be all the more indispensable with consumers becoming extra cautious about their consumption habits and switching to nutrition-focused diets.

A shift to online payments becoming more popular is encouraging fin-tech companies to come up with contactless payment solutions. People should also keep an eye out for roles such as financial analysts, strategists and business developers.

ONLINE FACULTY

The new trend in education is to learn at a click. This has given edutech companies a massive user base since many have opted to utilise their time upskilling and reskilling. As remote learning grows, demand for faculty members, teachers, education consultants and social media specialists grows with it. We have received tremendous response from learners across the nation since the lockdown, says Nikhil Barshikar, founder and managing director of Imarticus Learning, an edutech platform. The accessibility of online learning modules from any device is making it easier for aspirants to learn from home. This new phase in learning is here to stay.

The Covid crisis has made it clear that businesses can run in the absence of workers in traditional office set-ups, and that people will have to become more efficient and innovative with their work for long-term survival. Keeping this in mind, students will have to review and re-align their career focus to join the workforce of tomorrow. The future is all about multi-specialties, resilience and adaptability.

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