As much as digitization of companies and state corporations has rendered many employees redundant, thereby leading to laying off of workers, it has also opened up many new career opportunities.
A person with digital skills cannot miss work to do online. All you need is to get certification and you are good to go.
Here are some of the new career opportunities that have come along with the advancement in technology and deeper internet penetration.
Web developer
You can decide to work as a website developer. You can develop sites for individuals and/or corporations. It is a job that is paying handsomely. Many corporations and even small businesses are going online and they need the services of a website developer.
Social media trends analyst
With the increasing number of people getting on various social media platforms, there is a need to analyze the trends for various purposes, i.e. to gauge the behaviors of online shoppers. Companies like Cambridge Analytica uses social media trends to make an analysis of their behaviors.
SEM expert
You can also become a search engine marketing (SEM) expert. Various entrepreneurs can contract you to market their businesses online. A search engine marketing expert advises a person doing business online on how he or she can make efficient use of online marketing tools like Adwords and Google’s AdSense.
Online data analyst
Another new career opportunity available online is the online data analyst. The online data analyst is the online version of a statistician. He or she collects and analyzes data of internet users.
Digital skills trainer
You can become a digital skills trainer. Many people are in dire need of digital skills. You can offer online tutorials or one-on-one training for pay.
SEO expert
Many businesses are using search engine optimization (SEO) services to market their websites. You can decide to do this on their behalf. Companies offering SEO services are on the rise because of high demand and this is the right time to become an expert in SEO marketing.
Online security expert
Many big private and state-owned companies are spending millions of money to make sure their online sites are not hacked. An online security expert is, therefore, a person on high demand. He or she will monitor the activities happening on the site and fish out data which might compromise the security of the site. He or she will also be responsible for updating the security features of the website as well as updating virus definitions.