Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow: Insights from WEF 2025
- 9/9/2025 5:24:02 PM
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- Zahra Shariq
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As a Career Counsellor and Admissions expert, I often wonder how the job market will look in the next 10 years. How can today’s Gen Z get ready for tomorrow’s advanced job market?
By 2030, over 1 in 5 jobs will change globally. The World Economic Forum predicts 170 million new jobs and the loss of 92 million, driven by AI, green tech, demographics, and economic trends.
It might sound overwhelming, but here’s the good news: we can prepare for it. Let’s look at what this means for different groups:
For students and parents:
The choices you make today, such as which subjects, skills, and courses to focus on, can shape how prepared a student is for new roles. Skills like problem-solving, adaptability, digital literacy, and understanding new industries will be more important than ever. It’s not just about choosing a degree; it’s about finding a path that matches where the world is going.
For young professionals:
Change isn’t just for students. If you’re in the workforce, it’s time to think about reskilling and upskilling. Learning new tools, exploring emerging industries, and staying adaptable will help you remain relevant and open doors to opportunities you might not have even considered.
For organizations and HR leaders:
The report also highlights the importance of data-driven job matching and workforce planning. Companies that combine technology with human insight can bridge skill gaps, build agile teams, and plan for the future more effectively. Standardized skill frameworks can help match people with roles that fit them and meet market needs.
The takeaway?
The future of work is already here. Whether it’s a student figuring out the next step, a professional considering a pivot, or a company planning its workforce strategy, preparing today is the best investment for tomorrow.
