The world of careers stays in a constant state of motion, ever changing, expanding, and evolving. It is a world often guided by fresh and rapidly moving trends, influenced by changes in the popular mindset and demands over time. While some careers create a niche for themselves, standing the test of time, others witness ebbs and flow owing to technology, society, and other changing factors. Observing these trends can give us remarkable insight into the world of careers, and into the common mindset that determines their popularity.
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 March.
1. ENGINEERING
Feb ’17 Rank: #1
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 revolutionise the way we live our lives every day.
Read more about it here: Careers in Engineering
2. DESIGN
Feb ’17 Rank: #2
Consistently staying at 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.MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
Feb ’17 Rank: #7
An exciting jump to the top! Media and Communication’s rank shows that modern students are moving away from the traditional and 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 and Communication
4. MANAGEMENT
Feb ’17 Rank: #5
With a single rank jump this month, management is the go-to choice for almost anyone 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. SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Feb ’17 Rank: #4
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. Although it showed a single rank decline this month, it has shown its consistent presence in the list of top careers for some time.
Read more about it here: Careers in Social Sciences and Humanities
6. ETHICAL HACKING
Feb ’17 Rank: #3
This current ranking is a testament to the fact that this career 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
7. Hotel management
New Entrant
A new and exciting entrant to the list. Not just about serving food and beverages, hotel management is increasingly becoming the career of choice for those who are looking to explore a plethora of career opportunities in the hospitality industry and beyond, yet are not afraid to step beyond the world of the time-honoured careers.
Read more about it here: Hotel Management as a Career
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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