Exploring Trending Career Options in India

Introduction

Oh to be in the market and looking for a job! What chaos. Exploring trending career options, finding that one niche that drives you, to get out of bed and make something out of yourself for yourself, and of course for money!

We know how the ever-changing job market is creating new opportunities, there is not one person whom you can say has no skill at all! And while we explore the trending career opportunities I must tell you that it’s not just limited to Information Technology (IT), Finance, Marketing, Sales, and the traditional ones, a plethora of unique job opportunities have emerged out of digitization and demand.

Don’t get me wrong here, the traditional ways are no doubt your ladder to success, with many of them still holding the title as the highest-paying jobs in India. There are so many unique ways people are earning their livelihood, not just that! Some are even living their dreams.

Let’s dive deep into this unique, creative, compelling, and trending job market of this decade.

Information Technology (IT)

Overview of IT & Careers in IT

I know I know! But It is what it looks like. The IT industry has grown so much that our day-to-day depends on it, what do I say? It’s a powerhouse of innovation and growth. A field that constantly evolves and rewards. Interested in Software Development, Networking, or Data, well then there’s a place for you in IT.

Trending Roles in IT

Software Development

Ever since we got used to tech and smartphones the world of software development has opened up for the developers and architects of the digital realm. If you can code, design, and maintain applications, for any kind of device, this career option is for you!

Cybersecurity

With the rise of digital assets, it has become important to safeguard them as well. As we are moving in the direction of cloud computing all our information saved on the cloud is vulnerable to cyber threats. Professionals/specialists who can ensure the safety and integrity of networks and systems are and will be needed throughout.

Data Science

Ask an IT graduate today, No! Let me rephrase that! Ask any engineering graduate today what job they want to work, a majority is inclined to data science. Data science and data analytics are kin to each other and have emerged as a superstar role in any organization. These roles combine the knowledge of statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge.

Possible trending career options in IT

To break it down, to get a job in the IT domain one needs to have a specific skill set, to outline some, strong analytical skills, programming language proficiency, networking, and database management. These can get you into IT but the niche can further dive deeper.

Here are a few more career opportunities in Information technology that you should be looking at 

Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Prompt Engineering
Natural Language Processing
Blockchain
Big Data
UI/UX
IIOT

Although these career options promise stability, they require continuous learning efforts and upskilling with newer technological advances.

Finance

Overview of Finance & Careers in Finance

The finance and fintech industry has evolved and has established itself as the foundation to the economy. Revenue, Profit, Investment, Portfolio… Dear God, Finance is not for me maybe. But if you are interested in making a career in this industry/stream, companies are always on a hiring spree for finance specialists. 

There are a wide range of roles that deal with money management, Investments, and financial planning. With immaculate analytical skills and knowledge of economic principles, one can pursue finance as a fruitful career option for the future.

Trending Roles in Finance

Financial Risk Management and Analysis

Risk is an ongoing factor for any organization and financial analysts, risk analysts are the professionals who analyze the performance of such stocks and bonds. They focus on minimizing the risk factor by helping businesses make informed financial decisions and mitigate risks by employing diverse techniques. Financial risk management is one of the best career options in the finance domain.

Fintech Innovations

Well, this one is for the multi-multi specialty graduates/professionals. The fusion and experimental generation, because of all the available resources has combined finance with technology hence fintech, which by the way is completely changing how we control money now. Fintech career options include jobs related to blockchain technology, digital banking, and financial software development.

Investment Banking

Investment banking, a very compelling career choice! The reason for its popularity is because of the movies and of course the money the job offers, movies like “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “The Big Short”, and many more have inspired many. But what do they do? 

Well! may it be raising capital, managing mergers and acquisitions, or offering strategic financial advice investment bankers are the ones to facilitate all of these. Yes! It’s a challenging but remarkably amazing career option.

Possible trending career options in Finance

Finance is a niche where a strong understanding of mathematics, expertise in financial software, and superb analytical skills are of peak importance. Additionally, staying atop of market trends and regulatory changes is needed. If this is what you think you are good at and have a business enteric approach maybe finance is your way to go!

Here are a few more career opportunities in finance that you should be looking at 

Portfolio Management
Actuary
Wealth Manager
Credit Analyst
Equity Analyst
Hedge Fund Management
Compliance
Finance Advisor

Marketing

Overview of Marketing & Careers in Marketing 

Anything and everything apart from your basic needs that you have ever come across, thought of as an option, and/or bought as an individual or organization is the product of marketing. Why tell you this? Because there is more to marketing than just spreading the word.

Choosing Marketing as a career option today brings the world to you! Before the internet was born marketing was a hit-or-miss play without having enough analytical capabilities. But now with just a click more than half, or to be more precise, according to Statista about 67.1% of the total population globally use the internet, can be reached. JUST IMAGINE THE IMPACT!!!

Trending Roles in Marketing

Digital Marketing

This should be a no-brainer to understand. It is as simple as it sounds and as complex as you can make it. The role of Digital Marketing requires creatively planning out an intricate system to promote all kinds of products or services. They are responsible for carrying out activities like SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, and more

Content Creation

This again is a creative career option, content creation involves writing Blog Posts, Making Video Content, and Infographics that attract and retain customers. Although with the use of AI, it has become easier to create content, it still is very robotic for the moment, and a human touch to such content is required. The emotional connection is mandatory to get people involved. Hence, It requires some knowledge of editing tools, an understanding of human psychology, and a good command of the deliverable language. They are basically storytellers who can indulge with you with their words.

SEO Specialist

In the digital realm, this would be a fairly technical job to imagine. Fairly technical because SEO Specialists analyze the incoming traffic of a website, understand user behavior, make changes to the website content, and optimize the website for the best user experience. All of this has one core objective, which is to rank higher in search engine results.

Continuous efforts are involved in ranking higher on the SERP, and SEO Specialists need to continuously be up to date with the algorithm change for the same. The process though slow is fruitful in the long run for any organization.

Possible trending career options in Digital Marketing

Marketing on the whole is a creative career option, it needs strategic thinking, proficiency in digital tools, an understanding of consumer psychology, and great analytical skills to analyse market trends. And as long as we have the internet, which I believe is till eternity! The shift towards digital marketing will continue. If this is something you can relate to yourself doing day and night! You must choose marketing as your career option.

Here are a few more career opportunities in marketing that you should be looking at 

Marketing Analytics
Programmatic Advertising
Web Analyst
Content Marketing
Influencer Marketing
Performance Marketing
SEO Analyst
Search Engine Marketing/Paid Media Marketing

Conclusion

It is important to know what are the latest and trending career options on the market and upskill consistently. There is a career option for everyone, whether they are attracted to the impacting field of teaching, the creative realm of marketing, the analytic accuracy of banking, the ever-growing field of IT, or the strategic nature of commerce. Find your skills, and passions, and align them with industry needs to help you make a decision that will lead to a successful career. 

FAQs

Q. What are the top skills employers are looking for?
A. Although your niche is valuable, employers look for problem-solving, critical thinking, good command over digital tools, and communication skills to round up a candidate as fit.

Q. How do I choose the right career for me?
A.The best suggestion here is to look for your interests & strengths. Skills can be developed and learned. Research what are the trends in the job market that align with you, seek professional advice, and try to gain some insights with internships or part-time jobs.

Q. Are online courses beneficial for career advancement?
A. Yes, Online courses are the best way to learn skills and gain knowledge today. You get perks like learning at your own pace, a wide range of topics, learning from Industrial experts, impressively designed case studies and more. This should be more than enough to make you more appealing in the job market.

Q. What are the upcoming trends in the job market?
A. Technology has opened many doors and windows for all. Fields like AI, renewable energy, Biotechnology, and cybersecurity are going to see a lot more innovation in the coming years leading to exciting career opportunities.

Q. How can I stay updated with career trends?
A. A very straightforward answer to this would be to read. There are a number of blogs, news articles, email newsletters, and forums where people talk about trending career opportunities. To add more I’d suggest following industry social media accounts, attending events/job fairs, taking online courses, following tech news, following key influencers, and most importantly Keep researching.