Careers in health care, education and digital services will be among the fastest growing in Southeast Asia this year, according to a new report released Tuesday.
LinkedIn’s first report on Jobs on the Rise points to a surge in demand for medical professionals, teachers and creatives in 2021 as the coronavirus changes the face of the employment landscape in the region.
The study – a special edition of the website’s annual emerging jobs report – also notes the continued demand for technical specialists such as data analysts and engineers. However, LinkedIn’s Feon Ang, vice president of talent and learning solutions for the Asia-Pacific region, said the results indicate a change of direction this year.
These (trends) have occurred in direct connection with the global pandemic.
Feon Ang
Vice President (APAC), Talent and Learning Solutions, LinkedIn
“These (trends) are directly related to the global pandemic and reflect the current landscape around us,” Ang told CNBC Make It.
For its report, the Professional Networks website tracked the growth in offerings for over 15,000 job titles to identify those that grew the most in 2020 compared to the previous year. These titles were then grouped into 15 major career trends for various markets around the world, including the United States
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Ang particularly highlighted the rise of medical roles. This includes not only working for frontline medical staff such as doctors and nurses, but also social workers and mental health professionals.
In other countries, rapid digitization – for example the shift to online trading due to blockages – has opened up new roles in e-commerce and in the supply chain. These trends, in turn, have led companies to implement new digital technologies, which has led to an increase in the demand for software and cybersecurity specialists.
“These growing jobs show that job seekers with different skills and experience still have different options,” Ang said.
She added that they also offer opportunities for young professionals or the unemployed to move into growing industries, for example by learning new skills online. “By adopting a lifelong learning mindset and learning new or improving their current skills, workers can prepare to take on these new roles.”
Based on LinkedIn’s report, here are the top 15 career categories of 2021, including the most in-demand positions, key skills required, and major cities hiring for each role.
1. Digital content
Top job roles: Editor, Copywriter, Podcaster, YouTube Content Creator, Video Editor
Skills needed: Public speaking, proofreading, video editing, Adobe Premier Pro, creative writing
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand
2. Data analyst
Top job roles: Business Operations Analyst, Business Development Analyst, Data Analyst
Skills needed: Data analysis, data visualization, analytical skills, database programming language SQL, requirements analysis
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Chachoengsao, Thailand; North Sumatra, Indonesia
3. Software & Technology
Top job roles: Web developer, systems analyst, mobile application developer, full-stack engineer, front-end developer, DevOps consultant who manages software development and IT operations
Skills needed: JavaScript, web development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL programming languages and HTML
Where the jobs are: Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Chiang Mai, Thailand
4. Finance & Insurance
Top job roles: Financial advisor, accountant, financial planner, financial specialist, insurance agent
Skills needed: Financial planning, insurance, risk management, financial analysis, accounting
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5. Education
Top job roles: Second language English teacher, Chinese teacher, academic tutor, information technology teacher, math teacher
Skills needed: Pedagogical management, curriculum development, English as a second language (ESL), tutoring
Where the jobs are: West Java Province, Indonesia; Manila, Philippines; Samut Songkhram, Thailand; Bangkok, Thailand
6. Digital Marketing
Top job roles: Social media manager, specialist in digital marketing, specialist in social media marketing, marketing analyst
Skills needed: Social media marketing, copywriting, Google Analytics, lead generation, digital marketing
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand
7. E-commerce
Top job roles: Online specialist, e-commerce coordinator
Skills needed: Online marketing, e-commerce, search engine optimization (SEO) to increase web traffic
Where the jobs are: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia
8. Business development and sales
Top job roles: Sales specialist, account manager, account manager, business development specialist
Skills needed: Negotiation, account management, business development, business planning, lead generation to keep consumers interested
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand
9. Health care / medical assistance
Top job roles: Medical technician, pharmacy assistant, health worker, doctor, specialist
Skills needed: Healthcare, medical care, pharmaceuticals, medical training, clinical research
Where the jobs are: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand
10. Customer service
Top job roles: Customer service representative, customer service specialist, contact center specialist
Skills needed: Contact center customer service, customer care, team leadership
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines
11. Healthcare / Medical Front
Top job roles: Doctor, general practitioner, doctor, nurse, paramedic
Skills needed: Nursing, Medicine, Healthcare, Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Medicine
Where the jobs are: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Riau Islands Province, Indonesia
12. Cyber security roles
Top job roles: Cyber security analyst, cybersecurity consultant, information security specialist
Skills needed: Penetration testing, information security, security information and event management (SIEM), cybersecurity
Where the jobs are: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13. Supply chain
Top job roles: Dealer, logistics manager, operations specialist, logistics manager
Skills needed: Operations management, supply chain management, warehouse operations
Where the jobs are: Bangkok, Thailand; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines
14. Public Relations
Top job roles: Public Relations Coordinator, Public Relations Director, Public Relations Officer
Skills needed: Public relations, media relations, writing press releases, event management, social media marketing
Where the jobs are: Jakarta, Indonesia; Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia; East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia; Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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