The world we inhabit is in a state of continual change and evolution. Seasons, governments, fashion, technology, nothing is constant. So, why should Careers be any different?
The way a new technology renders our older devices obsolete, changing times often leads to the need for newer professions, sometimes even displacing well-established careers. The career landscape today is drastically different from our parents’ generation and is sure to be distinct from one that would exist 20 years from now.
The world of careers brims with fresh ideas and new surprises, and careers often witness rises and falls in their popularity over time. In this way, popularity trends can give us great insights into the future of careers and the job market.
To uncover these trends, we analyse user search behaviour every month and bring to you our monthly career popularity series.
Are you curious to know which careers were at the forefront of popularity? Let’s take a look at the most popular careers in India in 2024:
10. Art & Design
Career in this creative domain is blooming since forever and still hasn’t lost its charm. Designers are required in nearly every field whether it be designing cars, clothes, buildings, products, logos, theater sets, merchandise sets, landscapes etc. While most indulge in computer-aided designs, a basic fine art is also intrinsic to designing. Another subset of design, a career in Animation & Graphics open the doors to exploring UI/UX Design, Web Design, Graphics, Cartooning, etc. In short, this field has some of the most “sought-after” careers with the digital revolution of the century.
Read more about it here: Careers in Design
Recommended Read: Sky Is The Limit: 11 Careers For The Love Of Design- Mindler
9. Liberal Arts
As the name suggests, a course in liberal art emphasizes on the importance of ‘free’ learning. It covers a wide range of subjects including, the humanities, social sciences, commerce, and sciences. The Institutions offering Liberal arts education provide flexibility to the students while choosing their subjects as majors and minors, aiding them to understand the interdisciplinarity within these subjects. And it encourages the students to question, discuss, reflect, and form perspectives, building strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills. The indispensability of the role of social sciences in Liberal arts is interesting to watch as the time progresses.
Read more about it here: A Road Map of Career in Liberal Arts – Mindler Blog
Recommended Read: The Dawn of Humanities: Has Social Sciences Finally Got the Top Spot?
8. Media and Communication
The continued rise of Media & Communication in 2024 is a pleasant and exciting surprise. It proves that nothing is fixed in the world of careers, and we can’t rely on traditional notions anymore. It also shows us that modern students are moving away from the tried-and-tested career domains of the previous generations, and are increasingly venturing into more and more thrilling and bold careers. This domain is allowing the thrill-seeking generation to hunt for new things, and make their voices be heard at the same time.
Read more about it here: Careers in Media & Communication
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7. Ethical Hacking
A consistent presence in being the most promising career in 2024 , Ethical Hacking has proved that it is here to stay. Aided by the hype generated by media and popular culture, Ethical Hacking is the “new-age” career making strides in the technology space. Not just a career for computer geeks anymore, it allows one to put their logic and coding skills to full use.
Read more about it here: Ethical Hacking as a Career in India
Recommended Read: 5 Things to Do to Start your Career in Ethical Hacking!
6. Management
A consistent front-runner on this list for multiple months in a row, Management is showing that it is here to stay! It serves to prove that it is still the go-to choice for almost everyone aiming to climb the rungs of the corporate ladder. A close second to Engineering amongst the career options standing the test of time, it is fast attaining a fresh new perspective with the boom of startups and budding entrepreneurs in the country.
Read more about it here: Careers in Management
5. FinTech
Fintech is a result of blending the two terms: “finance” and “technology” together. Technology is revolutionizing the financial services sector with the increasing use of digital stock exchange to online banking, there is immense shift from traditional banking systems to it being fully digitalized. Take examples like use of credit cards, blockchain technology including bitcoins, payment technology including whatsapp payment, google pay, etc., all hail to the advent of technology in the finance sector to make our lives easier.
4. Engineering
Engineering had stayed a consistent front-runner in the top career option for science students. Although portrayed as a relatively predictable field, Engineering today is offering students the opportunity to revolutionise the way we live our lives every day with new and groundbreaking advances in technology, from Robotics to Artificial Intelligence.
Read more about it here: Careers in Engineering
Recommended Read: Welcome to the Future: 9 Emerging Careers for Science Students
3. Data Analytics and Sciences
The demand for data scientists and analytics has surged to remarkable heights and is still growing in 2024. With the explosion of big data and technology industries, use of data to skillfully navigate business decisions is more apparent. Anyone with a broader set of skills & interest in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and Hacking/Coding, coupled with substantial expertise in business or a field of science, can look forward to a very promising career in data science.
Read more about it here: The Next Big Thing: What is a Career in Data Science All About?
2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
AI, a field of computer science, aims to develop machines that think, learn, and interact like humans. The transformative impact of ChatGPT is evident as it continues to reshape the world. Whether it’s students relying on it for assignments or software engineers seeking code assistance. The application of AI is diverse, from its utility in upgrading the health sector, Education, robotics, traffic management, automated vehicles, to the Ecommerce and lifestyle sector.
Read more: How to start your career in Artificial Intelligence | Mindler Blog
1. Entrepreneurship
It all starts with a business idea but has the potential to take the world by a storm. You don’t have to look farther than Amazon, Uber or Zepto to know the power that entrepreneurs, their ideas and their acumen hold in today’s world. It is not surprising to see that Entrepreneurship as a career is catching hold of our youngsters’ attention, well-documented by its appearance in the list of popular careers. All those seeking to transform the world with their ideas should give Entrepreneurship a go!
So, although the traditional careers are holding their ground, the non-conventional careers are rapidly creating a space for themselves. Be it the domain of science, commerce or humanities, students are not letting themselves be restricted by the bounds of tested waters.
Disclaimer: Popularity of careers is based on searches (and page-views) on www.mindler.com, and may or may not reflect the broader sentiment. Mindler’s Career Library has exhaustive information on hundreds of career options. Visit the Mindler Career Library>>
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