siliconindia | | January 20218TOP 5 IN-DEMAND TECH JOBS FOR 2021We are currently living in such an era where technologies are changing consistently & frequently. As a result, the career paths are evolving as well. Not just that, but the occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic taught a number of lessons, changed the way how we used to live a year ago, and helped people to realize the potential of technology, the Information technology (IT) sector and importance of keep evolving with the situation. The pandemic also brought revolutionary changes in the job market. Starting from the upsurge in online education because of the implementation of worldwide lockdown, to the strengthening of cybersecurity due to the increment in cyberattacks, the year 2020 manifested that within all the uncertainties, there is one thing that is rigid ­ there is a dire need for technological advancement across industries.Though, IT professionals naturally incline towards gaining new skills which are trending and advance to higher positions. But, the year 2020 revealed that there are few technologies that are not just going to dominate in the coming years but are also going to shape the future, and professionals must get ready for the same. Here are 5 jobs expected to be in demand for 2021; let's have a look and know more about them.Artificial Intelligence (AI) ProfessionalAI is being integrated more and more in today's world. AI holds significant potential for businesses. The technology is already known for its superiority in image and speech recognition, navigation apps, smartphone personal assistants, ride-sharing apps and so much more. As is often seen with social media, AI, combined with machine learning, can be a powerful combination. Businesses can use AI to achieve cost-saving benefits, streamline workflows, enable more efficient communications, improve customer satisfaction, and provide insight into purchasing behaviour. Like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, several companies have seen an increase in overall business profits by adopting AI in their business processes. According to IDC, total spending on AI applications will go up to $14.1 billion, while total spending on AI services will rise to $14.5 billion this year. Last year, AI Specialists where actively hired by companies with lucrative salary packages. Currently, more than one lakh active AI specialist jobs are available on job portals, and this number is predicted to grow in the coming years.Business Intelligence AnalystThere has been a massive upsurge in businesses incorporating new technologies and generating data. According to global human resource consulting firm Robert Half, the role Business Intelligence Analyst is ranked second among the 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2020. With the ongoing pandemic and crisis, organizations need to devise new business strategies to survive. Here is where business intelligence analysts come into the picture. A business intelligence analyst empowers organizations to IN FOCUSBy si TeamTHE YEAR 2020 REVEALED THAT THERE ARE FEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE NOT JUST GOING TO DOMINATE IN THE COMING YEARS BUT ARE ALSO GOING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE, AND PROFESSIONALS MUST GET READY FOR THE SAME
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