By Papri Chanda
Published Oct 18, 2024

Hindustan Times
Education

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Top 10 career paths to explore in the next decade 

Are you confused about choosing a good career option that will help you get a job in future? Here are some career paths you can choose from: The government of India has shared a list of the top 10 career paths to explore in the next decade, ranging from engineering and management to AI, Health and wellness. 

Healthcare Professionals: With the surge in healthcare professionals jobs in the past few years, aspirants can choose this career option for the coming years. Students can opt for college courses in pre-med, biology, and science. 

IT Professionals: The IT professionals demand has shown a significant rise over the years globally. Students can opt for computer science degrees and branch out in job roles like Software Developer, Web Developer, Information Security Analyst, and Data Scientist, to name a few.

Sports Therapists: With fitness becoming everyone’s goal nowadays, sports therapist jobs are gaining popularity. A physical education degree, along with skill sets like a knack for dealing with critical injuries, a motivational communication style, and good interpersonal skills, will benefit individuals. 

Veterinarian: In recent years, the pet grooming industry has experienced drastic growth, which has resulted in increased demand for vets. Students who love and empathise with animals can opt for a degree in veterinary medicine, chemistry, animal biology, biochemistry, or zoology. 

Post-Secondary Teachers: This is not a regular teaching job. Post Secondary teachers conduct research and publish books. A degree in education and soft skills like patience, critical and imaginative thinking, and good communication skills will make teaching a fruitful career option.

Financial Analysts: The financial analyst market has gained prominence over the years. This career option is perfect if you love working with numbers, possess good analytical skills, and pursue an MBA.

Civil Engineers: This may sound old school, but the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects like housing, roads, airports, railways, etc., are imperative to facilitate a growing population and economy. A degree can help you start a lucrative career in this field. 

Operations Research Analyst: The work of an Operations Research Analyst is to see the factors that can affect a company's operations and work on them. A degree in operations research, statistics or mathematics, and soft skills like problem-solving and analytical thinking can get you this job. 

Artisans: Talented craftsmen in high-end handicrafts, furnishings, foods, etc., are in demand. To become an artisan, a specific degree does not do the work. Artisans are born with the skill; to excel in it, an individual must cultivate a lot of patience and willingness to learn the craft from experts.