What were jobs like before Covid-19?
Before the pandemic, every company followed the usual norms and rules of a workplace, with the same old policies implemented. The traditional 9-to-5 has seen a drastic change in the face of the pandemic. No one had expected that Work-from-Home and remote opportunities would become so common, straying away from in-person job conditions. And suddenly, there came an opportunity to make a mark in technology careers.
How have the jobs changed post-Covid-19?
The pandemic undoubtedly changed the tech world, but it was also a means to stabilize other industries as all work responsibilities shifted to an online system. With multiple services being utilized during the pandemic, it became necessary for tech companies to overcome issues presented during and after the lockdown period.
Six in-demand Technology Careers
Post-COVID-19, the following sectors face increased demand for skilled individuals with practical experience. If you are looking for a new field to pursue and a new skill to master but don’t know which one to pick, you are at the right place because here are the top six trending technology careers:
Cybersecurity:
In today’s era of ever-changing technologies, cyber crimes are increasing alarmingly. And, with each change in the technological world, the need for cybersecurity experts rises exponentially. It protects computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, theft, and damage. Companies around the world are facing significant losses due to online threats. They are always on the lookout for experts in the field. You can invest your time in this sector and build your career.
Cloud Computing:
This field has experienced one of the fastest growth rates in technology in the last decade. It involves delivering services over the Internet, including databases, storage, servers, intelligence, and more. Acquire the relevant AWS skills to kickstart your career in one of the leading IT professions.
Data Analytics:
Data science is one of the most lucrative branches of work right now. With a never-ending amount of data available online to filter out, companies are searching for specialists to help them identify relevant consumer behavior patterns and make future decisions accordingly. This is the right line of work if you have a knack for number crunching.
Full-Stack Development:
A software developer equally trained in frontend and backend web development is quite in demand to oversee the management of websites and ensure that their performance and quality are up to par. It consists of various programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with multiple frameworks to create interactive web interfaces that users can interact with. If you want to make a website, this is the right field.
UI/UX Design
Companies gravitate towards consumer-centered tactics with appealing designs and accessibility to attract a larger audience. It focuses on designing user interfaces and experiences for digital products such as websites, applications, and software. If graphic designing or art is one of your passions, take advantage of this opportunity.
Blockchain:
The development is more than just bitcoin and cryptocurrency. It is an advanced database that stores information to share within a network. It involves the use of cryptographic techniques, smart contracts, and decentralized networks. It is forecasted to grow rapidly in the next decade, and by accumulating the skills beforehand, you can further your experience in the field and establish your career.
How can you learn these techniques online?
After reading about the most in-demand tech jobs, you might wonder where I can learn such skills in Pakistan to kickstart my career. The answer is the IEC Tech Apprenticeship Program, which offers six-month online courses in the above-mentioned fields taught by industry experts.
IEC Apprentices learned these in-demand technology skills and are now making successful careers:
Muhammad Zakria, our Web Development graduate, says, “As I was a student of web development, the course content was very informational and up to date, it helped me polish my skills in multiple coding niches such as HTML, CSS JavaScript, JQeury, Reactjs, Nodejs, MongoDB. By the professional method of IEC’s class schedules and mentor sessions, I learned a lot to be professional in my life and as well as in my job career.”
Ahsan Qureshi, our Cloud Computing graduate, states, “IEC has helped me learn new domain skills in a practical way, their professional development course improved the business / corporate communication ability. Overall, guidance has boosted confidence along with organizing and structuring the personal portfolio. Combined together helped me get multiple job offers.”
So what are you waiting for?
Take the step that will change your life and join the IEC Tech Apprenticeship Program
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