Certainly, careers connected to the Internet of things, Fintech, Big Data, Software and User experience will lead the digital market.

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular careers and their skills for us to analyze if we already have these characteristics or would like to cultivate them.

1- Developers
They go into the structure of any product or service and are very necessary to reinforce process automation. Data Science, Cybersecurity and software development are the industries that most require developers.

Skills: being passionate about learning and research is crucial. Strategic thinking, creativity, patience and attention to detail are also important to train as a developer.

2- Cloud Engineers
These professionals develop, design, optimize and maintain cloud-based solutions. They deploy and debug cloud services, ensuring the security of its infrastructure.

Skills: problem solving and analytical skills. Good communication, collaboration, client management and programming language knowledge.

3- Data Scientists
Based on the use of statistics, they develop methods to collect, store and analyze data for decision making and the execution of substantial changes within companies. In addition, data scientists make predictions about trends, test and improve them by making inferences.

Skills: expertise in mathematics and data analysis; knowledge of programming languages and tools. In addition, an interest in business intelligence and predictive analysis are desirable skills.

4- Cybersecurity Specialists
They are hired to prevent malicious cyber-attacks and to maintain effective computer security platforms. These specialists detect anomalies, investigate vulnerabilities, monitor and analyze possible risks within the system information of any organization.

Skills: problem solving, analysis and attention to detail, vast knowledge about hacking and a great desire to learn and keep up with the latest trends. Also, must have knowledge in security platforms.

5- UI/UX Designers
Every design decision has a direct impact on the success of any digital product. That’s why these designers are experts in making it look flawless and easy to navigate, ensuring an excellent user experience. 

Skills: experience with design software and wireframe tools. In addition, having a natural curiosity to know how things work in depth is also valuable to become a UI/UX designer.

Finally, remember that although technology and machines are powerful tools to process information and provide specific analysis, the human brain has the ability to understand the complexity of the world and imagine new scenarios through its intuition, creativity, empathy, ingenuity and insight. 

These are essential attributes for decision making in any circumstance and at any organizational level.