Technology, cultural shifts and changing demographics are dramatically changing the job market.
Careers that did not exist 10 years ago have popped up with attractive salaries.
The fastest growing careers today are the trendiest technology- driven professions such as web designing, network administrator, software developer and engineers, computer system analyst and certified public accountants.
Nowadays, it is easier to acquire information and skills through technology and to do so, one has to use it creatively and in an innovative way.
The hyper, pressurised and constantly revolutionising industry is hungry for such kind of individuals who can reinvent careers to suit the demands of 21st century.
According to the Kelly Global Workforce Index, individuals are taking the initiative to create their personal brand in order to enhance employment prospects and compete with the fast changing workplace.
Around 64 per cent of professionals worldwide seek personal branding as the most important aspect of career developments while 61 per cent attribute technical knowledge as the other key factor to succeed in the global market.
Social media also gave rise to hundreds of job prospective.
For instance, the online community management is a field made possible by the massive rise in social networking activity.
Social media strategists focus on building their employers’ or clients’ brands by using social networks while online community managers fosters user discussion for the marketers they support.
The booming 3D game and movie industry is another avenue for innovative writers, graphic designers and artists.
These professions can bring an average monthly salary of US$50,000 (RM155,000).
Creative industries like advertising and marketing are being revolutionised as well.
Nowadays, print ads coexist with online advertisements which gave birth to various employment positions such as online ad managers who strategise with clients to run online campaigns and work on content sites.
Corporate sustainability programmes that once took a minute section of corporation now have expanded, creating job opportunities for managers who look after recycling, carbon footprint, waste reduction or sustainability evaluation.
This shows that the world is witnessing transformation in almost all the fields from healthcare and financial services to social work and education.
The new generation who will embark on such kind careers needs to be trained and there is no other institution like Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, which understands futuristic revolution of the industry and how to nurture young creative minds.
At Limkokwing, innovation is used as the yardstick for young people to build their careers.
The one thing that the university specialises on is to put in place the ecosystem that has all the mechanisms and support for, talent development, idea generation, experimentation and commercialisation.
Most importantly, graduates are able to brand themselves across the globe since they establish skills and confident to face global competition by working with students from more than 160 countries.
The university’s website which is managed by the alumni, has reached 200 million hits a year and won international awards.
This is just one example how the students will be exposed to the virtual world.
Students can also get hands-on experience from the business units such as digital technology, hair design, fashion wear, fitness centre, music studio, multimedia content development, photo library, talent agency and F&B outlets.
This provides them with opportunities to develop not only their creative mindset but also acquire industry knowledge, skills and leadership qualities to face global challenges.
Careers that did not exist 10 years ago have popped up with attractive salaries.
The fastest growing careers today are the trendiest technology- driven professions such as web designing, network administrator, software developer and engineers, computer system analyst and certified public accountants.
Nowadays, it is easier to acquire information and skills through technology and to do so, one has to use it creatively and in an innovative way.
The hyper, pressurised and constantly revolutionising industry is hungry for such kind of individuals who can reinvent careers to suit the demands of 21st century.
According to the Kelly Global Workforce Index, individuals are taking the initiative to create their personal brand in order to enhance employment prospects and compete with the fast changing workplace.
Around 64 per cent of professionals worldwide seek personal branding as the most important aspect of career developments while 61 per cent attribute technical knowledge as the other key factor to succeed in the global market.
Social media also gave rise to hundreds of job prospective.
For instance, the online community management is a field made possible by the massive rise in social networking activity.
Social media strategists focus on building their employers’ or clients’ brands by using social networks while online community managers fosters user discussion for the marketers they support.
The booming 3D game and movie industry is another avenue for innovative writers, graphic designers and artists.
These professions can bring an average monthly salary of US$50,000 (RM155,000).
Creative industries like advertising and marketing are being revolutionised as well.
Nowadays, print ads coexist with online advertisements which gave birth to various employment positions such as online ad managers who strategise with clients to run online campaigns and work on content sites.
Corporate sustainability programmes that once took a minute section of corporation now have expanded, creating job opportunities for managers who look after recycling, carbon footprint, waste reduction or sustainability evaluation.
This shows that the world is witnessing transformation in almost all the fields from healthcare and financial services to social work and education.
The new generation who will embark on such kind careers needs to be trained and there is no other institution like Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, which understands futuristic revolution of the industry and how to nurture young creative minds.
At Limkokwing, innovation is used as the yardstick for young people to build their careers.
The one thing that the university specialises on is to put in place the ecosystem that has all the mechanisms and support for, talent development, idea generation, experimentation and commercialisation.
Most importantly, graduates are able to brand themselves across the globe since they establish skills and confident to face global competition by working with students from more than 160 countries.
The university’s website which is managed by the alumni, has reached 200 million hits a year and won international awards.
This is just one example how the students will be exposed to the virtual world.
Students can also get hands-on experience from the business units such as digital technology, hair design, fashion wear, fitness centre, music studio, multimedia content development, photo library, talent agency and F&B outlets.
This provides them with opportunities to develop not only their creative mindset but also acquire industry knowledge, skills and leadership qualities to face global challenges.
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