Here’s an old prediction about job growth. Did the predictions pan out, or has AI upended the apple cart? Check out the 3 highest pay growth jobs at the bottom of the chart.
— Jobs For The Future (@JobsForTheFutur) March 9, 2015
I did some AI-assisted searches to get some information about those 3 fields. Here’s what I found:
Management Analysts
| AI impact | What young people should do |
| • In routine analyis, things like performing large-scale data analysis, automating trend identification, and generating insights are getting automated away from the people. • Decision-making tools like predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and optimization solutions are also getting automated away from people. • Strategic consulting appears to be the new focus with emphasis on the strategic/creative aspects as well as interpersonal work like managing stakeholder relationships. | • Develop your analytical and creative thinking skills so you can manage AI-assisted analysis and interpret results. • Get and stay current with AI tools. • Soft skills are becoming even more critical, so seek mentorship and other ways to develop those skills. |
Software developers
| AI impact | What young people should do |
| • New AI tools can increase developer productivity • Disciplines like machine learning, natural language processing, and cybersecurity are growing in demand. • Routine things done by developers are getting automated by AI. | • Learn principles of AI and machine language. • Stay current in the tools of the discipline. • Train yourself so you have a strong problem-solving framework. |
General and operating managers
| AI impact | What young people should do |
| • Managers have become better able to make decisions. • Scheduling of processes and operations has become more automated, allowing managers to focus more on strategy. • Managers are concerned about training workers to work with AI. | • Learn how to think strategically. • Continue your learning with a goal integrating technology and management. • Develop your leadership skills so you can harness the diverse skills and backgrounds of your team to achieve a common goal. |
Takeaways
To prepare for their futures, young people should:
- Embrace lifelong learning, especially in AI-related tools and methodologies.
- Balance technical expertise with interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Stay adaptable and proactive in identifying emerging trends in their industries.
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