Course developer and author Andrey Neagoie (in the original - Andrei Neagoie, there is no certainty in the pronunciation of the surname - approx. Transl. ) writes quite often about technological and other trends. Below are excerpts from his article "5 Technology Trends to Learn in 2018 If You Want a Great Career" .
Let's talk about career choices in 2018. The selection criteria are very simple:
You must have great skills that are in high demand, which will allow you to qualify for a high salary and choose the company you want to work for if you have these skills.
You must learn faster than the rest to avoid a lot of competition in the job market.
Your skills must be in demand all over the world.
You should get skills without spending a lot of money in education.
And it should be promising enough to be in demand for a very long time.
The last point is a trick. Everyone thinks they know exactly what will happen in the future, but, let's be honest, such insight is a very rare quality. Therefore, in this article, I will list career paths from the most risky to the least. This is important: a miracle will not happen. If you want to be successful, you have to work hard, and no supplemental literature or course will do you 100% if you don't put your own effort into it. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it. 20% of the success of the project depends on the correct construction of the plan. Everything else is your effort and determination. Well, let's find out if it's worth getting involved with? By the way, I don't have any referral links. Only what I personally recommend. If you have anything to add, please share in the comments.
1. Cryptocurrency investor
Who just now does not invest in cryptocurrency! It's a hot topic. There are people who have made decent money on this, but many have lost a lot of money. However, this market is quite young and you have the opportunity to get great benefits from your investment, provided that you have sufficient technical knowledge and constantly monitor the market. Even though there are a lot of scammers in this area, the best minds are also working here, so this area is sure to exist for a long time.
This is a very risky business, and I personally would not devote all my time to investing in cryptocurrency. If you are still planning to do this, I recommend studying the following sources
Open 2 exchange accounts: one for converting local currency into bitcoin or Ethereum, and the other for trading cryptocurrencies with other currencies.
Pray. Pray that you don't lose all your money. Pray that everyone will believe that you are an investor guru.
Bonus: Read all the guides here And remember, don't invest more than you're willing to lose!
2. Blockchain developer
This is another interesting area that will definitely grow this year. As platforms like Ethereum gain space, more and more companies need developers who understand blockchain, smart contracts, and can create decentralized applications. This market is only growing, and there are only a handful of good developers, so if you acquire skills in this area, then you will have great success.
The only pitfall here is the fact that the market is changing rapidly, and if you want to stay on the crest of the wave, then you need to constantly be in the know. Author's recommendations
List your DAPP and smart contract on the Ethereum Main Network.
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3. Machine learning engineer
This is perhaps the most difficult hot topic on the list. Most likely, you will need a certain amount of technical knowledge to enter this specialty. Although we are very far from general AI, this field will bring drastic changes to our lives next year.
Author's recommendations
First, get familiar with the Python programming language ;
This is one of the most stable and large-scale industries that will definitely develop, as it is in demand everywhere. We are surrounded by software, which we are becoming more and more convinced of every year. This is my priority position in this list and I believe in its perspective.
There are a lot of advantages in this area, and unlike in the past years when you were limited by the programming language to create anything, now with the advent of things like React Native, Electron, Jonny-Five, you can create anything on any platform, having knowledge of javascript. This doesn't mean that everything is limited to javascript, it's just a clear illustration that you can learn to code and create anything. Also, this area will help you gain fundamental technical knowledge, and you can easily adapt to new technologies such as crypto investing, machine learning, blockchain development and other innovations without any problems. I am sure that if you clearly set a goal for yourself, you will find enough information for this. My bet for a successful career is software development.
5. Educators who can explain complex topics
We live in a dynamically developing world, and technology is part of everything that surrounds us. The pace of new discoveries, methods and advances outstrips the amount that can be studied individually. More and more people are becoming experts in their field, because the information coming from the collective human mind is becoming more and more detailed.
As the volume of information increases, the quality of resources decreases. In 2018 and beyond, there will be a strong demand for professionals who can comprehensively explain complex topics to beginners. Why is it difficult? As you know, education is not an easy thing. People have different levels of ability and different learning styles. Technology develops very quickly, and the level of your knowledge should always be up to date. The problem is that once you become an expert in your field, you quickly forget what it's like to be a beginner and you feel like people know what you know. People who can get attention and explain things to someone with zero knowledge will be of great benefit to the world. I'm still new to this myself, and that's exactly what I'm going to focus on in 2018. If you love teaching, and it's not easy to improve in technology, then, in addition to an excellent financial prospect, it also brings another intangible pleasure - you can help others succeed in their careers. Individuals who can provide quality, effective learning without overburdening students have excellent career opportunities. If you don't believe me, I recommend reading"1000 true fans" Kevin Kelly, and you will see my words. Remember, the recipe for success is simple: create more value than you get. It's confusing in a vast sea of information, but those who are willing to work hard and improve their skills are in for a huge reward. If today you are going to do what others cannot do, then tomorrow you will be able to do what others cannot. - Author unknown.
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