What are the best careers to get into?

This is one of those questions that can’t possibly be answered accurately or fairly for everyone, so we will provide a list of some of the most popular career choices today and show you how you can train to change your career into a field that you’re interested.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

About the job:

Machine learning engineers are in high demand and this sector is booming. Tech industries have started to change their focus towards automation, which has caused a spike in demand for AI professionals.

Desired Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in AI and Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, or any IT-related field. Alternatively, you can earn take an Artificial Intelligence training course.

Required Skills:

Programming (Python, Java, R, C++), Maths (Algebra, Probability, and statistics), Algorithms and Frameworks, AI Development and Architecture.

Average Salary (UK):

£52,258

Information Security Analyst

About the job:

ISA’s work on the front line, protecting our information systems from cybercriminals. Security Analysts protect sensitive company data, using a variety of IT security strategies.  

Desired Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Programme, or an IT-related field. You can also study a CompTIA certification, such as CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), or CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+).

Required Skills:

Cyber Security, IT, computer networks, operating systems, software, and hardware security.

Average Salary (UK):

£38,928

Computer Network Architect/AWS Cloud Computing Professional

About the job:

You will be responsible for designing digital systems and cloud infrastructure for an organisation, moving company functions into a digital space.

Desired Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. You could also undertake AWS Cloud Computing Training, such as the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate), and AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional).

Required Skills:

Governance and assurance, IT infrastructure, System integration, Systems designs, AWS Cloud, AWS Cloud architecture, and AWS platform.

Average Salary (UK):

£68,558

Mortgage Adviser

About the job:

As a Mortgage Adviser, you will be responsible for advising new and existing clients about mortgage loans, including applying for new mortgages or refinancing existing ones.

Desired Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree or higher, but CeMAP will be accepted in the UK.

Required Skills:

Risk Management, Customer Service, and Credit Analysis

Average Salary (UK):

£26,000 base and up to £50,000 OTE. 

Digital Marketing Professionals (Strategy, Social Media, SEO, PPC)

About the job:

As a Digital Marketing Specialist, you will manage different aspects of your organisation’s digital marketing, with the goal of improving brand awareness, promoting organisational messages and promotions, and increasing revenue. You will achieve this by using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Paid Search (PPC), Social Media, email marketing, and more.

Desired Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree or higher but a DMI Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, or DMI Certified Search Marketing Specialist will be accepted.  

Required Skills:

Product Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Management, Social Media (including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Tik-Tok, YouTube), HTML, and Google Analytics.

Average Salary (UK):

£31,000

Content Creators (Content Coordinators, Writing Consultant, Podcaster, Blogger, Vlogger)

Content Creators are responsible for planning, arranging, writing, and executing different forms of content, in different formats, such as written words and video. Typically, this will be to promote a part of your business, share company news, teach a new skill, or sell a product or service.  

Desired Credentials:

A DMI Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, or DMI Certified Social Media Marketing Specialist.

Required Skills:

Video Editing, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, digital skills, and social media.  

Average Salary:

£31,000

Specialised Engineers (AWS Cloud Architects, Web Developers)

Desired Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree or higher but an AWS Certification could be enough to get started for those interested in Cloud Computing. AWS training includes AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate), and AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional).

Required Skills:

Java, Python, Software Development, AWS Service Selection, Security foundations, Data storage fundamentals, Program Management, Web Development, Distributed Systems

Average Salary:

£46,000

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