You have been looking for a great job. None has been forthcoming or the ones that come along are not as interesting as you would like them to be. Well, technology is changing a lot of things including work and with some web-based knowledge, there are so many jobs to choose from. There are numerous emerging jobs that are both fun and exciting and these are bound to grow bigger in 2019.
As you job-hunt, do not limit yourself to the traditional jobs that now seem to be crowded. Take a leap of faith and you may just find yourself doing a fantastic job with the help of some technological knowledge or internet connectivity. Below is a list of jobs you should look out for in 2019.
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Social Media/Community Manager
Facebook has over 1.79 billion active users, Twitter has over 317 million active users, Instagram has over 500 million active users and WhatsApp has more than 1 billion active users. In short, if social media was a country, it would have a higher population that the world’s most populated country.
Fortunately, social media has a very large community of people and connects millions of people across the globe in a matter of seconds. Businesses are transacted on social media, news items are released on social media and revolutions in the modern world have been fueled by social media.
Apart from that, many organisations have realised the potential of this great resource and are turning to it for marketing, customer service and PR purposes. What this means is that though your parents may frown upon you for spending so much time on social media, that same activity can become your full-time job. All you need is a keen interest, an eye on trends, an understanding of the important tools needed and lots of creativity.
As you look for a job, consider accounting, law, medicine, but better still, consider the new age of doing things and look out for jobs in social media management.
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Content marketing/blogging
Marketing has become really diversified courtesy of the internet and modern technology. Blogging is the new way by which companies communicate with their clients and potential clients. It is a form of journalism that focuses on a company’s products and what role it plays in the market.
Content marketing is fast catching up and in 2019, more and more companies are opening blogs and looking for creative writers to manage them.
Better still, many people are opening their own blogs from the comfort of their homes and making money by posting regular and popular posts. You might want to consider a job in blogging if you enjoy researching and writing articles.
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Web design
The internet has come a long way and the look of websites keep changing each day. Well, websites definitely look a lot better than they did some 10 years ago. This can be attributed to many factors and one of them is the evolution of web design.
Web design mainly deals with the user interface of a website and how it is found on search engines. It covers many fields such as graphics design, and user interface, among others. All these are sub-fields of web design which require different sets of skills and thus, there are many jobs under web design. This means that you can choose any that suits your skills and run with it.
Companies are looking to hire people with skills in web design and if you have the right experience and skills, you can get a job in this emerging and evolving field.
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Big data analysts
Data has become a big thing in the past 10 years. There is so much data being mined from different sources and for different reasons. Companies are in search of people who can analyse and present the data in a coherent way for purposes of using it to improve business. As such, data analysts are in demand and if you have the right skills, you can get good jobs in this field.
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App developers
There is an app for almost everything nowadays. In fact, Google play store has 2.2 million apps while Apple app store has 2 million apps, which goes to show that apps are very popular and they are bound to keep increasing. This is because most people consume online content through their mobile phones and as such, companies are launching apps instead of/or with mobile websites to improve user experience and tap into the huge market of mobile users, consisting of 2.1 billion users across the world.
The drive for mobile-based apps is further driven by the fact that smartphones have increasingly become cheaper, meaning that they are more accessible and more people are now preferring to interact with other people and organisations on their mobile phones.
If you have good coding skills and you are looking for a job, why not consider a job as an app developer. You will get to create great products and improve your skills as technology continues to advance.
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Information security analysts
We are in the information age and with this comes sophisticated ways of doing things. Those who like to obtain things by using the wrong means have also become sophisticated and this has given rise to gatekeepers to keep the bad guys out. The work of information security analysts is to analyse your web page or app and ensure that it is safe from hackers and malware. They are meant to keep you safe from trouble that can arise as a result of hacking.
As everyone moves to the digital age, there is increased demand for information security analysts and this is one of those jobs that will continue to need more expertise in 2017.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) experts
AI is fast catching up with us. You may have heard that Tesla Motors is developing self-driving cars with the use of artificial intelligence. More and more companies are also using bots to perform various tasks as they are cheap to maintain.
As the future continues to embrace AI, there will be increased demand for AI experts as more and more companies adopt this technology. You need some good coding skills to get these jobs.
8. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist
The internet now has over 1 billion websites and more are being created each day. While everyone serves a niche market, you want to ensure that your website pops up when a user searches for things that are related to your field. Having a website with great content is not good enough. You need to invest in certain aspects of a web page to ensure that it ranks highly on search engines results.
This is where SEO specialists come in, with the ability to analyse your web page and recommend ways of improving it, so that Google crawlers can quickly index it and make it appear at the top of search engine result pages (SERPs). It requires some technical computer science knowledge and if you have the skills, you should consider looking for a job in this field.
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Online Taxi Driver
Online taxi hailing applications have created so many jobs and is now available in many countries across the globe. This simple-to-use apps are transparent, fast, and efficient. These apps have shown tremendous growth and with the rise in there use, demand is bound has gone up.
If you have good driving skills, are honest, have a smartphone, have a car in good condition, and can use Google maps well, then you should consider enrolling on these services and getting your next job through your phone.
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Cloud Computing Specialist
Cloud computing involves storing information on servers outside your computer’s hard disk, which enables you to access this information from anywhere without having to log onto the machine where you stored the work. This is a relatively new technology that is slowly picking up with the growth of remote, working teams and the need to access information at any time and from anywhere.
As this technology picks up, there will be an increased demand for those with the right skill set to help organisations manage their cloud computing systems.
Finding a job is not easy but with these emerging jobs, facilitated by the growth and adaptation of technology, more opportunities are being created for those with the right skills and capabilities. As such, do not just limit yourself to traditional jobs. Be proactive and explore these new opportunities, which are fast-paced and exciting.
Good one.which courses would someone study to cover to specialize
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yeah what an interesting venture
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This is enlightening. I will take a leap of faith and try something new this year. Thanks for the article
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wow that’s lovely. thnx for the eye opener
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how can start it now?coz i really need a job!!!!
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Thanks a lot
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Helpful information .Very useful ,thanks.
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Awesome article
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More helpful
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It always amazes how faster our world is getting in technological advancement. Thanks guys for your precious approach on this.It just sharpens the mind!.Nice time.
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Enlightening
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Thanks to technology
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Timely and well researched article. The job market is getting dynamic each day and with it comes new career prospects. The future belongs to workers who are willing to try these openings and actualize their dreams
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Interested in mechanical technician positions, thanks
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Good work. Thank you.
I am very interested in social media/community manager and content marketing/blogging. My challenge is how to get started and create a reliable clientele. If you have any information concerning this please share with us and kindly let me know. Please also do another post as informative as this concerning how to go about these new employment opportunities and how to make a big earning from it.
I look forward to hearing from you. I will be very alert as I have always been on your future posts hoping to to be more enlightened and start a career here.
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Want a job I have a degree in agribusiness..can I get one
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What job opportunities allies in Agribusiness Management as a course having completed that course last year and cant land a job easily..
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am a lady aged 27 with a diploma in human resource management (knec) am currently looking for a jod.would you be of help//???
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Hi brighter Monday. I’m in data analysis with a background in IT. I would like to better myself in the field of data analysis.My question is what are the best top 3 professional courses data analysts should do to become real experts in the field and is there any institution in kenya offering these courses or it has to be abroad. It becomes hard for us in the field to compete for data jobs overseas cause we lack most of the skills required. Kenya has not embraced this thing as such.
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Hello,…
I am a Kenyan citizen, by both breed and birth; humility, honesty and obedience describes my innermost qualities of all times.
I graduated from high school (form four/ O level) in the year 2015, with a mean grade of C-, but due to financial drawbacks, I could not Join any tertiary education.
I am proficient in English and Swahili languages, both verbal and written.
I posses basic knowledge in business fields such as bookkeeping, customer care and support services, as well as M~pesa operation skills. I also have a great voice, with sound office etiquette.
I have been actively applying for jobs, doing some voluntary tasks within my reach, but due to lack of papers, I end up being jobless. I hereby appeal to anyone, who is willing and ready to offer any practical employment with fair wages, to contact me. I’m ready to prove honesty and competence.
Thank you.
Hello,…
My same is Silas, a Kenyan citizen by both breed and birth; humility, honesty and obedience describes my innermost qualities of all times.
I graduated from high school (form four/ O level) in the year 2015, with a mean grade of C-, but due to financial drawbacks, I could not Join any tertiary education.
I am proficient in English and Swahili languages, both verbal and written.
I posses basic knowledge in business fields such as bookkeeping, customer care and support services, as well as M~pesa operation skills. I also have a great voice, with sound office etiquette.
I have been actively applying for jobs, doing some voluntary tasks within my reach, but due to lack of papers, I end up being jobless. I hereby request anyone, who is willing to offer any practical employment with fair wages, to contact me, at their convenience.
Thank you.
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ihave Higher Diploma in HRM knec any link for internship or employment will be appreciated
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Hi brighter monday..am joseph ahigh school graduate,did not advance to college due to financial constraints.i am ahonest and trustworthy, i lost my documents while traveling complicating my chances of securing job placements.can you be of help to me.i have vast experience as a shop attendant and procument in a busy shop.
Thanks .
Regards
Joseph
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That is really a good advice. Thanks so much. We are looking forward to divert our job hunt to those fields. May be our opportunity might be there.
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hi brighter monday am jennipher a university graduate with a diploma in public relations i have been applying for jobs with no feedback please help
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Dear, Sir I want to join in your comp.because I want in my life very high progress & also company’s highest progress like sky
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Thank you for enlightening me on the way to go.I have skills on web development and design.
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hello, this is great. unfortunately am taking Human Resource Management course. thanks for this.
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i always get a job that matches my qualifications and i have not yet got a job with you.have attened almost 6 interviews withou job offer
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Hi Brighter Monday. I like the new look of your website. It’s easy to navigate, looks attractive and the informative articles have great content! Tell me, do you encourage guest writers on your website for articles in various subjects? I’d love to write for you articles on education, technical training and management issues if given an opportunity. Pertaining to this article, I’d like to know where in Kenya one would get training on social media management or are there mentors willing to work with interested parties? Thank you for your time.
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Oh! I now see there’s an opportunity for guest writers. Maybe what i should be asking is, how do I go about it? What are the terms?
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I do always apply for the jobs but dont get any.tell me wat the problem is my cv au
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This uber thing is driving me crazy kindly help me on how to go about it
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What are your terms and conditions?
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Digital marketing and content creation where do I apply
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Sounds great. So now how do I register with Uber?
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Wow. Am happy to be a information security analyst
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i want to join the way forward
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Kindly tell me the institutions that offer cloud computing specialist…Thank you
amazing list…very true in this age and time..
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