What competition will be in the future? Experts indicated 10 new professions

Also Britta Matthes, who manages the “Competition in Transformation” research group at the Institute of Labor Market and Professions (IAB), confirms that the labor market is currently facing a great change. However, this is not a surprise for her.

– Many processes, such as digitization or climate change, have been going on in the background for a long time, but now they have gained more social attention, because problems have become more burning – he says. All this is now reflected in the labor market.

Future Competitions

In cooperation with the Trendbüro Munich, the Xing Career Network has developed professional profiles that can be sought after in ten or three years. Among them, such titles as Mediator on the Man – Machine, specialist in the development of potential or memory therapist.

Some sound futuristic, others surprisingly every day. However, they all refer to the processes that have already begun – from artificial intelligence, through healthcare, to biodiversity.

Matthes labor market expert, however, emphasizes that in many cases it is primarily about specializations. – From my point of view, there are no professions that have been created from scratch. It is rather focusing inside existing professions – he explains. As an example, he gives the profession of “Artificial Intelligence Advisors”. There have been IT advisers for a long time – now they specialize in new technology.

A similar phenomenon occurs in medicine and care. – The profession of a doctor or a therapist is not new. But the fact that we make great progress in research and treatment of dementia and therefore we need trained staff, causes a new specialization in this professional group – he explains.

The sociologist also emphasizes: The discussion about the competition of the future should also include basic classes, not just “cool” professions, such as research on dementia. – We must afford such specializations as a society first. We must not forget about the competitions that form the basis: craftsmen, roofers, installers. If we don't work there, we will soon run out of people who enable our daily lives. It is about people who sleep the beds, repair the technique – without them the whole system does not work – he warns.

But what professions and specializations within professional groups will be sought after in the future? Here is an overview of the ten most interesting Xing and Trendbüro Munich forecasts.

Planner protection against heat

Develops strategies and guidelines for adaptation of urban infrastructure to increasingly appearing extreme weather conditions, especially heat waves. He works closely with urbanists, architects and public institutions to create sustainable and resistant solutions – from greening public spaces to construction technologies.

Knowledge required: Urban planning, adaptation to climate change, infrastructure development

Media controller

In times of false films, counterfeit voices and manipulated photos, it is increasingly difficult to distinguish the truth from falsehood – especially in the media.

Here, digital authentic controllers enter: they work in editorial offices or press agencies and check whether the photo and sound material is real – whether it has been changed. They use modern technologies, e.g. Digital watermarks to trace the origin of photos, movies or audio recordings and assess whether they were edited or manipulated.

Knowledge required: Data analysis, investigative computer science, journalism, technical know-how

Potential development specialist

Constant changes in the labor market and quick technological progress make the training and development offer in companies become one of the main expectations of employees when looking for work. The Mentor of Development is part of the HR department and is responsible for creating appropriate offers that support employees in the long term and holistically.

Knowledge required: Personnel management, coaching, organizational development, communication skills, empathy, experience in career planning

Mediator on the line man – machine

Along with the growing integration of artificial intelligence, new challenges appear in companies: wrong applications, bad use or inaccurate programming frustrate users in the same way as a constantly breakous printer. Classic IT problems are therefore misunderstandings between people and AI.

The mediator identifies problems in interaction, mediates between users and programmers and adapts the system settings. The goal is to minimize misunderstandings, increase acceptance and ensure effective use of technology.

Knowledge required: IT support, human interaction – technology, training competences, empathy

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Memory therapist

Progress in brain stimulation, new psychoactive drugs and recognition of patterns supported by AI enable targeted support for people with Alzheimer or dementia. Stimulation using psychoactive substances, nostalgia therapy in VR or neuronal stimulation methods can help reactivate memories and stabilize cognitive abilities. Memory therapists work closely with doctors to create individual therapy plans and improve the quality of life of patients through personalized treatment.

Knowledge required: psychology, neurobiology, therapy planning, medical knowledge

Digital freedom advisor

For a long time, personal data was traded mainly between companies. Thanks to advisers for digital freedom, private individuals can also benefit from the traces they leave on the web.

Advisors act similarly to property advisors for traditional currencies or cryptocurrencies: they analyze the value of data and negotiate the rights to use them with enterprises. At the same time, they include data protection regulations, market trends and technological changes to negotiate optimal conditions for customers.

Knowledge required: Data protection, fintech, data economy, analytical thinking, negotiating skills

Implant designer

Voice assistants facilitating life at home initiated the trend. In the future, the technology will become less and less visible – especially in the area of ​​health. Interaction designers make sure that implants controlled by thought or small movements work safely and intuitively. Thanks to their work, modern technologies become useful in everyday life.

Knowledge required: Designing Zero UI, Neurotechnology, UX Design, Medical Technology

Generation mediator

In a world where various age groups with different values ​​and worldviews are increasingly meeting, the intergenerational mediator ensures that Baby Boomers, the generation Z and Alfa can work productively. He analyzes conflicts, supports mutual understanding and develops strategies conducive to an estimated and cooperative work environment.

Knowledge required: Organization psychology, sociology, mediation, communication skills

Technical carer in care

The care industry needs not only more employees, but also new concepts. The technical guardian uses AI sensors and systems to early recognition of falls, changes in health or loneliness – and in this way relieves care staff.

Knowledge required: Experience in care, basic technical knowledge, training in supporting systems

Guardian of sea rest

Social opening about death prompts the funeral industry to intensively deal with sustainable development. More and more people want to become part of the natural system after death.

Mushroom and bioevores coffins are becoming a new standard, “Memory Gardens” plant fruit trees on the graves of the dead and every year provide families with harvest families. The guards of sea rest watch over the structures in the sea, in which the dead become part of the coral reef, accompany burials and coordinate family visits.

Knowledge required: funeral services, mourning support, diving skills, empathy