There is an article in the Globe and Mail this morning about the “hottest” jobs in the business world. I don’t like the term “hot” when describing the job market. It suggests that people are running from one flaming seat to another. And sometimes they are. But really what it does is encourage people to change jobs for a dollar…..or a lot of dollars.
It is true that money should always be a factor in job selection but, unless you are grossly underpaid, it can only be one consideration.
I know too many people who have accepted roles with out of proportion compensation packages and then been miserable. At the other end of the spectrum are people who get more satisfaction from their volunteer work than they ever got from their day job.
It is, though, helpful to keep an eye on job prospects in emerging segments. Whether you have an eye on one of the roles specifically or you are in a support function, being aware of what’s on the horizon is the best way to manage your career.
- Chief Technolgy Officer
- Chief Revenue Officer
- Drone Operations Manager
- Jobs in Clean and/or Renewable Energy
- Information Assurance Analyst
These are the roles that companies are looking for now or will be in the next short while. It’s an interesting variety. Who has not thought about being a drone pilot? Sounds so cool.
If you spend your days on a hamster wheel focussing on only your organization and you haven’t the time or energy to look ahead, you will end up bitter and exhausted. That really limits your ability to figure out how to make amove let alone how to figure out what that move will be. It also means that if an opportunity presents itself, you might not recognize it or be able to capitalize on it.
Two suggestions to stay on top of future opporunties:
- Swap some of your Instagram scrolling for LinkedIn scrolling
- Read the business section of a newspaper every day
These are not big things to do but they will pay dividends.
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