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Data Scientists, Engineers, Analysts—these roles are exploding, with data science jobs projected to 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝟑𝟔% 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟏, according to BLS—one of the fastest-growing professions. Meanwhile, according to Gartner 𝟔𝟏% 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 are evolving their data strategies to keep up with AI-driven disruption. But let’s be honest: job titles don’t tell the full story. Here’s what these roles actually do: • 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 They design the structure that makes everything else possible—data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines that ensure information moves efficiently and securely. Without them, data would be a tangled mess. • 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬  They don’t just analyze data; they extract value from it. Using machine learning, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics, they turn raw data into business-changing insights. • 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 They specialize in uncovering trends, correlations, and anomalies. Whether it’s identifying fraud, optimizing operations, or finding revenue opportunities, their job is to make sense of the noise. • 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬  They prepare data for AI, ensuring it’s clean, structured, and optimized for machine learning models. Because feeding bad data into AI is like training a GPS with a 10-year-old map. • 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬  They predict what’s coming next—market trends, customer behavior, risk factors. Using historical data and predictive models, they help businesses make proactive decisions. • 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰  They fix bad data, remove errors, and ensure consistency. Because even the best algorithms are useless if they’re working with garbage. • 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬  They ask the big questions: Should we use this data? Is it biased? Does it comply with privacy laws? They ensure data-driven decisions are also responsible ones. With Chief Data Officers now overseeing AI strategy at 58% of organizations, the importance of these roles is only growing. So, which one best describes what you do? Or do you have a better title for your role? Drop it in the comments! 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eM6c3FkG ******************************************* • Visit www.jeffwinterinsights.com for access to all my content and to stay current on Industry 4.0 and other cool tech trends • Ring the 🔔 for notifications!

While professionals compete intensely for positions in oversaturated markets, significant opportunities exist in industries experiencing critical talent shortages.   Three sectors currently offer exceptional employment prospects with minimal competition:   Skilled Trades: Far from outdated "blue collar" work, today's skilled trades represent "gold collar" opportunities.   Master electricians, specialized plumbers, and HVAC technicians command premium rates, often exceeding traditional white-collar salaries while enjoying strong job security and entrepreneurial potential.   Healthcare Support: The expanding healthcare sector requires extensive support infrastructure beyond physicians and nurses.   Medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, and healthcare coordinators offer stable career paths with advancement opportunities and meaningful work impact.   Cybersecurity & IT Support: Digital transformation has created urgent demand for cybersecurity specialists, help desk professionals, and network technicians.   These roles often provide excellent entry points into technology careers without requiring computer science degrees.   The strategic advantage lies in pursuing opportunities where market demand significantly outpaces candidate supply, rather than competing in oversaturated fields.   For professionals open to exploring alternative career paths, these industries offer immediate opportunities, competitive compensation, and long-term growth potential.   What other high-demand, low-competition industries have you observed in your market?   Sign up to my newsletter for more corporate insights and truths here: https://lnkd.in/ei_uQjju   #deepalivyas #eliterecruiter #recruiter #recruitment #jobsearch #corporate #skilledtrades #healthcare #cybersecurity #careerstrategist

According to the World Economic Forum, "technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition — individually and in combination — are among the major drivers that are expected to shape and transform the global labor market by 2030." [1] Tech changes: Broadening digital access is anticipated to be the most transformative trend, "with 60% of employers expecting it to transform their business by 2030". Advancements in technology (AI + information processing) are also expected to drive both the fastest-growing and fastest-declining roles, and fuel demand for technology-related skills. [2] Economic factors: Increasing cost of living is the second most transformative trend, with economic slowdown remaining top of mind. Slower job growth and mixed outlook for inflation will likely drive an increase in demand for creative thinking and resilience, flexibility, and agility skills. [3] Green transition: Climate-change mitigation is the third-most transformative trend overall, driving demand for roles such as renewable energy engineers, environmental engineers, and electric and autonomous vehicle specialists. [4] Demographic shifts: Perhaps the most interesting trend of all (for me, at least), is the one around demographic shifts. Aging and declining working age populations in higher-income economies and expanding working age populations in lower-income economies are reshaping the labor markets. Aging populations will likely drive growth in healthcare jobs while growing working-age populations will fuel demand for educators. [5] Geopolitical dynamics: Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical tensions are expected to drive changes in the operations of businesses, including offsohring and reshoring. Also a few interesting items to note in the report: * Technology-related roles are the fastest growing jobs (in percentage terms), including "Big Data Specialists, Fintech Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Specialists". Meanwhile, Clerical and Secretarial Workers are expected to see the largest decline (in absolute numbers). ** Due to change in demand for skillsets, the need to upskill and reskill workforce is urgent. According to the WEF report, "if the world’s workforce was made up of 100 people, 59 would need training by 2030". This is significant. It is no wonder that 63% of employers identify skills gap as a major barrier to business transformation in the next five years. #AI #Fintech #FinancialServices #FutureOfWork #BankingOnAI

⚠️ 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030. (And 92 million will be lost.) → That’s a 22% churn in the global job market According to the latest WEF report. But these new jobs? They won’t look like the ones we know. The AI era isn’t just about automation It’s about reinvention. Here are 20+ AI-powered roles already reshaping the workforce: → Prompt Engineer – designs the inputs that guide AI behavior → AI Risk & Governance Specialist – ensures systems are safe, fair, and aligned → Decision Engineer – builds shared workflows between humans + machines → AI Ethicist – defines the moral boundaries of what AI should do → ML(Ops) Engineer – deploys and monitors machine learning systems → Head of AI – sets the AI vision and strategy for an entire org → Data/AI Translator – bridges business needs with AI solutions → Model Validator – stress-tests AI models for accuracy and bias Some of these barely existed 3 years ago. Now they’re must-haves. 🔁 We’re moving from data → to decisions → to agents. AI isn’t just predicting outcomes. It’s taking action. And that shift? It’s transforming who we hire, how we work, and what we need to learn. The real edge? Not just knowing AI. But knowing how to build it, guide it, and govern itt ogether. Want to future-proof your career? Start here: Learn the language – Understand LLMs, agents, and AI systems Pick a lane – Technical (ML, data, tools) or Strategic (governance, ethics, ops) Build something – Start with ChatGPT, LangChain, HuggingFace, etc. Think beyond tools – Learn decision-making, ethics, and design thinking Stay curious – The fastest learners will lead this wave 👇 This chart is your career cheat sheet. 🔁 Repost to help your network stay ahead ✅ Follow Gabriel Millien for future-ready insights on AI, careers, and transformation

You didn’t pursue a career in healthcare informatics just to chase outdated job titles. The world is changing. So are the roles. If you're still searching with 2015 job titles, you’ll miss the 2030 opportunities. Here’s the truth: The next decade will belong to those who understand not just healthcare, but data, automation, and digital systems together. And Healthcare Informatics is at that intersection. Top Hiring Trends for Healthcare Informatics (2024–2025): According to [HIMSS & BLS 2024 projections]: Healthcare Data Analyst roles grew by 18% last year. Clinical Decision Support & AI roles are emerging in major health systems. EHR System Support & Optimization remains the most in-demand skill. Population Health & Value-Based Care roles up by 11% due to Medicaid reforms. Clinical Research Informatics is growing in pharma/biotech. 2025–2035: What Roles Will Dominate? If you’re planning for long-term success, focus on roles that blend: Data + Outcomes AI + Patient Safety Compliance + Digital Health Here are the future-proof titles to track (and skill up for): Next-Gen Healthcare Informatics Roles: Healthcare Data Scientist (Python, SQL, predictive analytics) Clinical AI Analyst (ML models for outcomes + risk prediction) Digital Health Program Manager (mHealth, RPM, app-based care) Value-Based Care Analyst (Population health metrics, QI dashboards) Health Data Governance Specialist (HIPAA, HITECH, compliance) Clinical Informatics Consultant (Epic/Cerner + workflow redesign) Health Equity Data Analyst (DEI metrics, SDoH data) Telehealth Informatics Coordinator (virtual care workflows + UX design) Top Skills to Focus on (2025 and beyond): SQL, Python/R for health data Power BI / Tableau for dashboarding Epic or Cerner EHR optimization Clinical workflow mapping & UI/UX HL7, FHIR, interoperability knowledge Privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) AI/ML foundations for clinical contexts Job Hunting Tip: Don’t search by degree. Search by outcome. Try: “Remote Patient Monitoring + Analyst” | “Epic + Optimization” | “Public Health + Data” These combos will open new doors. Tag a classmate, I’ll help you decode job titles, keywords, and roles that actually work in 2025. We rise faster when we learn together 💙 #HealthInformatics #HealthcareAnalytics #PublicHealthCareers #EntryLevelJobs #InternationalStudent #HealthTech