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The job market of the future 2024: where tomorrow’s jobs are according to LinkedIn
27 MARCH 2024
Artificial intelligence, automation and new technological advances are paving the way for a job market that is developing at breakneck speed. According to LinkedIn’s latest Jobs on the Rise list, the digital shift has created a whole new playing field for working life, and opened the doors to a job market that looks completely different from just a few years ago.
The list shows the 20 fastest-growing job titles in Sweden over the past five years. All titles on the list have shown continuous growth among LinkedIn members and were identified by researchers at LinkedIn Economic Graph. Just like last year, 2024 is marked by growing demand for skills in sustainability and technology.
Curious about the exciting opportunities the job market of the future will offer? Scroll down to see the hottest career opportunities defining the workforce in 2024.
The job titles dominating 2024
According to LinkedIn’s research, the skills and abilities in demand on the job market have changed by 25% since 2015. That change is expected to increase dramatically to 65% by 2030 globally. Big changes are under way, and technology, sustainability and innovation will be the leading drivers of success in tomorrow’s job market.
The most sought-after job titles that have grown in demand over the past five years according to LinkedIn include Cyber Security Engineer, Sustainability Analyst, Growth Specialist, Analytics Manager and Platform Engineer. Here you can read the full list of the 20 jobs and skills expected to grow in demand according to LinkedIn.
Future-proof your career
According to LinkedIn, as many as 74% of Swedish professionals are looking for a new job this year. Whether you are among those looking for new opportunities or want to upgrade your existing skills, we have summarised some of the skills that have grown most in demand over the past five years, so you can get your career ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
1. Technical security and data analysis
Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Analytics, SQL, Data Analysis, Information Security Management, ISO 27001, Cybersecurity
2. Sustainability
Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Carbon Footprinting
3. Marketing & business development
Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Startups, Go-to-Market Strategy, Revenue & Profit Growth, Software as a Service (SaaS), Business-to-Business (B2B), Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Strategy, Strategy
4. Technology & IT
Terraform, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Game Development, Game Programming, Unity, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Microsoft Azure
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