The most in-demand jobs for Gen Z in 2023.
Hani ElBatsh *
The talent market is still highly competitive despite concerns about an economic slowdown and regular reports of mass layoffs. The skills gap will only increase over time as business demands change unless universities and industries concentrate on enhancing, reskilling, and developing university majors. Generation Z, those born between 1996 and 2010, may find it difficult to prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist. The digital era worries about climate change, the choppy financial landscape and the current Corona pandemic have all influenced the identity of this generation. With Millennials coming before it and Generation Alphas following, Generation Z is now the second youngest generation.
In 2023, it’s anticipated that the labour market in Jordan would improve. In light of the government’s efforts to promote and develop potential industries, job possibilities may expand and the unemployment rate may decline. Government agencies hope to encourage growth and provide employment possibilities. The Department of Statistics reports that in 2021, 60,000 new employment opportunities were generated. The areas of health, social services, education, housing, food services, vocational, scientific, and retail services accounted for the lion’s share of the industrial, wholesale, and retail trade sectors to a considerable level. IT, communications, and technical tasks. On the other hand, several industries — such as mining, quarrying, the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning; the building industry; real estate activities; and the arts, amusement, and entertainment — saw a fall in the labour market.
The Civil Service Bureau has listed the following competencies as necessary for the year 2023. Veterinary medicine, surgery, and specialized medicine. Architecture, water and energy, and computer graphics are all engineering-related fields. general and natural sciences, mathematics, Arabic language and literature, and vocational education are among the educational vocations. business administration, statistics, and commercial occupations. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Ambulance & Emergency, Midwifery, Cosmetology, X-Ray Technology, Speech Sciences, and Hearing are among the other professions covered. Arabic language and literature, Islamic studies, Sharia, geography, history, and practical training. Regarding Jordan’s stagnated and oversaturated majors for 2023: boosting dentistry professionals. Examining the eyes. Engineering in electronics. Engineering in communication. engineering in energy. Engineering in Chemical. marine, economics, and commercial transportation, Basic education, philosophy, archaeology, foreign languages, and child-rearing are among the administrative and political sciences.
According to job applications on international recruitment platforms, the following are some possibilities you should take into consideration if you’re looking for a career in a field with strong work opportunities: similar to LinkedIn and others data analysis and science. experts in machine learning and artificial intelligence. expertise in cyber security. engineers for green energy. the medical community. electronic commerce experts. Experts in digital marketing. creators of blockchain technology. front-end programmer. computer programmer. Director of Human Resources, Cloud Engineer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, and Customer Success Manager.
Business leaders anticipate that Generation Z college graduates will be able to contribute right away when they join the employment. These hiring managers are seeking workers who can transition into new positions. They are occupations that are affected by technological, economic, social, and cultural factors. in order to achieve sustainable development, increase production capacity while maintaining high competitiveness, and provide new employment possibilities.
* Strategic Technology Consultant
