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New Delhi: Job creation in India last year did not meet people’s expectation and going forward automation will impact job creation further. A lot of jobs which earlier required huge manpower now has been automated leading to job loss. Decent paying jobs are also very less compared to the workforce entering in the economy.
Cost of living is going up which is why you need a good job that pays well so as to save enough for the future. Going forward data will be an important asset as automation will increase. A lot of job profiles which revolve around data collection, data analysis will pay well.
Here are 5 jobs which might be the highest paying this year
1. Data Analyst: Data analysts use various tools to analyse huge data in order to make informed, researched decision. Businesses rely heavily on market research and research analysis to draw up their future plans which make data analysts very significant. Going In coming years data will be extremely important in all spheres which is why data analysts will be required. Since it is a tedious job which requires a lot of skill and knowledge, it is expected to pay well.
2. Data Scientists: Data scientists are those people who make the job of data analysts a little easy. They develop tools, software which help analysts process massive data sets without any error. Bloomberg even called data scientist ‘America’s hottest job’ recently and several other surveys and reports show that the role of data scientists will be very important in the future. The job requires a lot of technical as well as practical knowledge and a skilled professional can expect a good salary.
3. Digital Marketer: Technology is penetrating faster than ever. Digital platforms have become extremely important when it comes to marketing and advertisement. With technology advancement and more and more people coming online, the role of digital marketers is going to be very significant. From search engine optimization to influencer engagement, digital marketers will be hot pick and will earn a handsome salary. These people have the power to establish a brand in online space.
4. Business Analysts: These people are responsible for business process optimization. There look after output, marketing, finance, productivity, investment and so much more. Their role is important to ensure that all organs of an organisation are in sync and are moving forward. These are the people who devise strategies that will ensure that the business is at its peak and is not slacking in any area. With companies realising the importance of business analysts, they are expected to be paid good this year.
5. Cybersecurity Engineer: With data being so important, data protection will be a major area when it comes to job creation. Cybersecurity engineers are expected to be one of the highest paid professionals this year. Cybersecurity engineers’ primary task is to protect the computer systems and networks of an organization from threats and attacks in order to ensure that the data is protected and secure. It is a highly technical role and is expected to pay a handsome salary in future.