2007 is a year of emerging professions and more and more people are recognizing the benefits of getting in on the ground floor of an up-and-coming venture. Our digital world is growing and expanding and technology touches our lives in almost every way. This has created a growing demand for people 'in the know'.
So too, homeland security issues, stem-cell research and robotics are just a handful of areas that need trained personnel. People are realizing that these emerging professions offer great opportunities and advancement.
Many companies, looking to cut costs and to enhance work-life balance are offering telework arrangements to their employees. This allows for a more flexible work schedule and will likely enhance productivity and efficiency over the long-term.
What's Driving This Trend
- Emerging Professions
- With the growth and expansion of our digital world, there is a demand for people 'in the know', creating opportunities in fields like cybrarian, web 2.0 designer, and steganographer.
- Homeland Security Personnel
- With the increasing need for safety and security, trained personnel are needed in areas like homeland security, offering opportunities for those looking to enter this field.
- Telework Arrangements
- More companies are offering telework arrangements to employees, providing flexible work schedules and potential long-term productivity and efficiency benefits.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- As our digital world continues to grow and expand, there will be increasing demand for professionals in tech-related fields like cybrarian, web 2.0 designer, steganographer, and robotics.
- Homeland Security
- The need for trained personnel in areas like homeland security will continue to grow, providing job opportunities for those interested in this field.
- STEM
- Emerging professions like stem-cell research offer great opportunities for those interested in science and technology innovation.
