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A report just published by the federal government outlines “megatrends” in employment and careers in Australia over the next 20 years.
These “megatrends” will affect the ways in which people manage their careers, how companies manage their workforces and how governments regulate and manage the labour market.
Tomorrow’s Digitally Enabled Workforce – megatrends and scenarios for jobs and employment in Australia found education and training were becoming more important. There will be fewer jobs for unskilled people.
New jobs tipped in coming years include big data analysts, complex decision support analysts, personalised preventative health helpers and online chaperones who manage risks with identity theft, reputational damage, social media bullying and internet fraud.
Workers will need to embark on continuous training as new and different jobs emerge, particularly in the IT fields such as artificial intelligence and computing power.
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Better paid jobs will more probably be found in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the dynamic jobs market of the future.
“The full impact of growth in computing power, device connectivity, data volumes and artificial intelligence is yet to be felt within Australia’s labour market,” the report said.
Workers will need to embark on continuous training as new and different jobs emerge
- Tomorrow’s Digitally Enabled Workforce
There’s a range of federal initiatives that will help workers transition and gain relevant skills.
myfuture myfuture.edu.au is a not-for-profit company offering an online career exploration service for all Australians wanting to explore their career options.
Also, AusAppPathways ausapp.com.au is an app, backed by the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website, that helps students and jobseekers explore apprenticeships on their smartphone or tablet.
The app allows visitors to browse from general industry options to apprenticeship and traineeship occupation specific information, based on their “like/dislike” of the titles they read.
Meanwhile, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research collects, evaluates and communicates research and information about vocational education and training.
Tomorrow’s bright idea
“Innovation hubs”aimed at nurturing and attracting start-up companies are the key to addressing the threat posed by the digital technologies, according to Australian Centre for Innovation executive director Ron Johnston.
“Developing a core of innovation jobs is critical to capturing ... opportunities presented by digital transformation,” Mr Johnston says.
Read more on preparing for jobs of the future at lifehacker.com.au
Write stuff for the job
Ensure your résumé is up-to-date and comprehensively sets out your experience and skills.
This is your opportunity to “sell yourself” to prospective employers.
Early applications tend to enhance your prospects, since some employers will hire the first applicant who meets their criteria.
Researching the business will also show you have an interest in the job and set you apart from other applicants.
Boot up for foot in door
With internet access growing around the globe, there will be increased competition for jobs that can be performed online.
In 2006 there were two billion smart connected devices; in 2015 there were 15 billion and by 2020 there will be 200 billion.
So digital literacy is needed alongside numeracy and literacy when it comes to future careers.
Find out more about future jobs at employment.gov.au.