Opinion | Best Career Options and Opportunities in India Today (PART-2)

Cyber Security Expert Career

While the internet has transformed almost every business by adding a lot of convenience to our lives, it has also made businesses and individuals more vulnerable to malicious practices. Almost every month there’s news of a top company account getting hacked or crucial details getting accessed by hackers. Considering the amount of financial and personal information stored in data centres worldwide, their protection is crucial. Cyber security professionals take measures to protect these systems and minimize the possibility of such incidents.

Cyber security experts manage everything that relates to the security of their company’s computer system security. They ensure that the vulnerabilities of their systems and data are tested regularly. If any loophole is detected, measures are taken to fix them. Cyber security professionals are experts in networking technology with the latest information on tools and techniques used in the domain.

Cyberwarfare is an ongoing activity that is far from its end. The demand for such professionals is bound to grow. If you wish to be in this high demand job in future, it’ll be beneficial if you study for a degree in computer networks. There are several certifications in ethical hacking that give you exposure in the field.

Cloud Computing Expert Career

Cloud computing is a growing area in the tech sector. Three major companies currently provide cloud computing power through their platforms. Amazon, Microsoft and Google are current leaders that provide services through the following platforms – Amazon Web Server, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. As more companies realize the benefit of moving their resources to the cloud, growth in the sector is inevitable. Cloud computing gives operational efficiency to companies at a reduced cost and added security.

As a cloud computing expert, you could specialize in any of the areas like cloud architecture, administration, development, big data, networking or security. You must evaluate your aptitude and choose to specialize accordingly. All the roles have a growing demand now and will see a steep rise in demand in future. Preparing for the industry will allow you to explore the high demand jobs in India as well as other countries like the USA, UK, Canada.

While a degree in computer science will help you gain a good foundation, certification courses that focus on each area of cloud computing will give you an added advantage.

Digital Marketing Specialist Career

Promoting businesses, reaching potential customers and converting them into paying customers for profitability is the primary goal of a for-profit company. The process through which companies achieve this has changed a lot over the years. It’s still evolving and digital marketing is at the centre of this change. A digital marketer capitalizes on the reach of social media and other digital media channels to achieve the business goals of a company.

A digital marketing specialist and the team members use their knowledge of organic and paid marketing on social media channels, search engine results and other web properties to reach potential customers. They create a marketing mix that engages potential customers, adds value to their lives and converts them as paid customers.

As a digital marketer, you must have a good understanding of marketing management. Additionally, you must know the latest tools used to perform various functions of the role and analyze the data generated. The marketing data reveals insight that is used to understand the customers. It also shows how well the marketing efforts are performing in achieving the business goals. There are various courses on social media marketing, search engine optimization, affiliate marketing, programmatic advertising, conversion optimization, and so on. These courses help you prepare for a future in one of the best fields in business.

Management Career

In terms of managerial methods and organizational capacities, Indian businesses are unrivaled. Recently, India’s B-schools and colleges have developed an extraordinary amount of managerial talent. With their different skill sets, the partnership between these young managers and seasoned management professionals sets them apart from the rest of the world.

A management professional can work in a variety of fields, including marketing, human resources, finance, operations, and logistics. Many of these management positions necessitate an MBA.

Work’s Scope

Management professionals must be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of challenging situations.

Setting up goals, Daily operations, Administration, Delegation, Recruitment, Liaising, Enforcing policies, Training, Evaluation, Motivating, Coaching, organizing, budgeting, technology adaptation and flexibility, management structures, communication, project management, teamwork, and initiatives are required.

Administrative Officer, Project Manager, Brand Manager, Sales Director, and so on are examples of roles.

Web Development Career

The need for Web Development has been fuelled by a rise in digital literacy among enterprises. Businesses can work effectively on a worldwide scale thanks to interactive websites. This is why Web Development is one of the most in-demand services in all industries. Web development jobs are plentiful, and they are among the highest-paying professions in India. Web developers can work from home or take on freelancing assignments and set up shop anywhere they like.

Work’s Scope

Build the frontend and backend of the website architecture

Facilitate and design user interactions on web pages

Design APIs

Create servers and database functionalities

Optimize applications for multiple platforms

Frontend and backend design, software development, web architecture, HTTP and REST protocols, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Java, PHP, Ruby,.NET, and other skills are required.

Product Manager Career

The growth and profitability of a company depend on its products and services. Sometimes products launched even by the leading companies fail.  We have also seen new companies launching products that become extremely successful. The role of a product manager is directly related to the products launched by companies. A product manager conceptualizes a new product or modifies an existing one based on data, business goals and vision.

The competition in the market is cut-throat and companies are vying for customers’ attention. There is a growing requirement for product managers now and it will be so even in future. As a product manager, you would monitor the market, understand the customers and their needs. Based on the analysis, you will then create a blueprint for a product or service. All this is done by a team of professionals, usually, managed by a product manager.

A product manager is required in almost every industry. If you wish to be a successful product manager in fintech in your future role, then you must study finance or technology. To be better prepared for your future job, you may study product management.

Medical Professionals Career

This is one of the oldest professions and one that will always be in demand. We will always require trained medical professionals who can take care of those in need. Apart from doctors and nurses, other roles like therapists and medical assistants are also in much demand.

Qualifications are required to be a medical professional depending on the role. While a doctor is required to do M.B.B.S and M.D, a nurse may have a diploma in general nursing and midwifery. Extensive training is required to be eligible for an entry-level role in the healthcare industry.

Medical Technologist Career

Medical technologists may work behind the scenes, but they are as important as medical professionals and as much in demand. They are trained professionals who investigate the patients as advised by the consulting doctor.

Some of the tests and analyses they are involved in are related to pathology, histology, haematology. They perform tests on patient’s samples and prepare a report for the medical professionals. Medical technologists also work in radiology and optometry.

As in the medical profession, these non-medical professionals also need extensive training in the area they wish to work in. You must identify the area of interest and complete the training required to get into this field with growth potential in future.

Mental Health Specialist Career

As awareness is growing, we have started paying more attention to our mental health. Doing so is important as even some physical ailments are related to mental issues. More people are open to consult mental health specialists and this demand will grow in future as more of us gain awareness.

Mental health professionals are good listeners, critical thinkers and have problem-solving abilities. They interact with patients and use their knowledge to decipher behavioural patterns that may hold the key to the patient’s wellbeing.

There are different areas in the mental health industry. Some professionals specialize in psychology while others in psychiatry. A psychologist must have a degree in psychology and a psychiatrist must complete MBBS followed by MD in Psychiatry. Some psychiatrists opt to do a diploma after MBBS instead of MD.

Alternative Energy Experts Career

Making conscious efforts at saving the earth and earning a good income in doing so may seem too good to be true. However, the sector is seeing huge growth now and predicted to grow further in future.

There are various roles in the alternative energy sector like technicians, installers, electrical engineers, geologists and ecologists. The future in this industry is certainly lucrative as we struggle with the traditional sources of energy. As technology evolves, alternative sources of energy will become more cost-effective and practical. This change will further drive the growth rate of the industry. (Ends)

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