The world of careers is rapid-moving and develops fast. It is quite remarkable to see how some careers receive a surge in popularity, owing to the social context, while others stay fixated in the popular mindset, almost to the point that they could be branded as “national careers”.
Let us take a look at the top 7 careers that are the most in-demand amongst the country’s youth, in the month of February.
1. Engineering
A consistent front-runner and a tough competitor for the top spot, engineering’s popularity is not projected to fade anytime soon. Although portrayed as a relatively predictable field, engineering today is offering students the opportunity to revolutionize the way we live our lives every day.
Read more about it here: Careers in Engineering
2. Design
Slowly climbing to the top of the ladder, design has become a career of choice for students who are not afraid to let their creative streaks run wild. Innovation and imagination run hand-in-hand for the diverse field of design, with numerous arenas and possibilities to explore.
Read more about it here: Careers in Design
3. Ethical Hacking
A new and exciting entrant to the list. 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
4. Social Sciences and Humanities
In a surprising turn of events, the humanities are not the dark horse of the world of careers anymore. With a growing awareness of the indispensability of the social sciences to the country’s machinery, they are quickly gaining respect and popularity as rewarding career options amongst students.
Read more about it here: Careers in Social Sciences and Humanities
5. Management
A close-second to engineering amongst the career options standing the test of time, management is the go-to choice for almost anyone aiming to climb the rungs of the corporate ladder. Yet, 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
6. Computer Applications and IT
Looking at the surge of cool apps and software to accomplish just about anything a human being ever set their mind to, it is not surprising to see computer applications making it to this list. Anyone with a command over programming languages and a flair for tech can look forward to a promising career in this field.
Read more about it here: Careers in Computer Applications and IT
7. Media and Communication
As modern students move away from the traditional and tried-and-tested career domains of the previous generations, they are increasingly venturing into more and more thrilling and bold careers. Media and communication is allowing this 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 and Communication
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. Now, who’s to say what the future would bring?
Keep checking this space for fresh round-ups every month!
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 150+ career options. Know more >>
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