{"id":50805,"date":"2022-09-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/into-the-future-the-outlook-for-tech-careers\/"},"modified":"2022-09-01T17:58:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T17:58:44","slug":"into-the-future-the-outlook-for-tech-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/into-the-future-the-outlook-for-tech-careers\/2\/34845","title":{"rendered":"Into the Future: The Outlook for Tech Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now more than ever, the power of technology to foster development and growth is evident. From simplifying everyday activities to groundbreaking interventions, the impact of technology cannot be overemphasized.<\/p>\n

With this widespread nature of technology, the demand for tech talent is increasing rapidly. A Deloitte report<\/a> outlines a steady expansion of the tech workforce with an increasing pace in recent years. It reports that since 2001, the tech workforce has grown at an average annual rate of 2.2%, reaching 5.5 million by 2020. The rate of growth is significantly faster than the 0.4% average annual increase in total employment.<\/p>\n

As different sectors battle for talent, there is a resulting tech talent gap that needs to be filled, coupled with a skill gap resulting from new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a>, machine learning (ML)<\/a>, and cloud computing<\/a> that are transforming the industry. To train the next cadre of tech workers, there is a need for dedicated efforts to improve industry-focused skills and agility in this rapidly evolving space. (Read also: 8 High Demand Specializations for a Successful Tech Career<\/a>.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

How the Tech Industry is Changing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Working in technology has several dynamics and the accompanying benefits have proven helpful to employees. The numerous employment benefits ranging from competitive pay, flexible work hours, health care insurance, skills enhancement, paid parental leave and job security continue to make the field attractive.<\/p>\n

An increasing number of workers have transitioned from non-technical backgrounds into tech roles through taking online certifications that empower them to deliver in their roles. Others have seized opportunities to pursue their passions at tech companies without necessarily working “in tech.”<\/p>\n

Key Skills Needed to Thrive as a Tech Worker<\/span><\/h2>\n

This ease of transition into a tech career gives a glimpse into how the industry is changing. Many tech workers are equipped to work from home or as digital nomads who can travel and work remotely across the globe.<\/p>\n

Acquiring transferable skills such as complex problem solving, analytical skills, research, project management and basic coding skills are necessary to be able to work across multi-functional teams that are outside one's primary training.<\/p>\n

As the technology career scene evolves, the skills listed below are on top charts of skills<\/a> in 2022 and are anticipated to continue to stay in demand:<\/p>\n

Most in Demand Hard\/Technical Skills for Tech Careers in 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n

These are helpful industry-specific skills that enable one to successfully function in their roles. It not mandatory or expected that a person have mastery in all of these.<\/p>\n