In a future marked by uncertainty, predicting the professional landscape of tomorrow is a real challenge. Despite current events, France Stratégie and DARES have outlined the contours of the job market until 2030. Their study highlights the professions that will reach out to younger generations.
Booming sectors
“Recruitment needs are explained, on the one hand, by job creation linked to the dynamics of the professions, but above all by retirement replacements of the latest generations of baby boomers”, analyzes Cécile Jolly, head of the “Jobs 2030” program within the “Work Employment Skills” department of France Stratégie.
By 2030, certain sectors will experience a significant increase in jobs, including construction (+30%), IT (+26%), manufacturing (+24%), and healthcare (+18%). % to +15%). At the same time, professions such as teaching and maintenance will have to face massive retirements.
A diploma that opens more doors
In 2030, obtaining a higher diploma will become the key to accessing a job, with 12 of the 15 growing professions requiring a diploma according to DARES. Recruiters favor these profiles, aligning with the overall rise in the level of education. The most sought-after positions for college graduates include sales executives, computer engineers, nurses, and industrial executives.
However, certain growing professions, such as care assistants or low-skilled workers, remain accessible without a higher diploma, but with potentially limited career prospects. In a market where even traditionally undemanding positions undergo development, the diploma becomes the guarantee of successful professional integration.
Jobs of the future in tech
New technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence will transform the job market in the coming years. Data scientists, machine learning engineers and cybersecurity specialists will see high demand, as will digital marketing professionals and blockchain engineers. These professions will require skills in data analysis and protection, programming, as well as a capacity for continuous learning to anticipate technological developments. Companies are looking for experts who can adapt and innovate, paving the way for exciting, well-paying careers.
The environment and renewable energies in development
Sustainable development and renewable energies are also booming. Faced with global pressures to reduce the carbon footprint, experts in this sector will be particularly sought after. New energy engineers innovate to provide sustainable solutions, while specialist architects and engineers transform our cities into ecological and connected smart cities.
Carbon footprint monitors are becoming essential to help businesses reduce their emissions and comply with new regulations. At the same time, engineers in biotechnology and new materials, such as graphene, are revolutionizing fields as varied as health, chemistry and the aerospace industry. These professions offer exciting prospects and significant impact.
Regions where opportunities are numerous
The regions that will boom in terms of jobs between now and 2030? Corsica, Occitanie, Pays de la Loire, Brittany, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Île-de-France locomotive will continue to power, but at a less frantic pace. On the other hand, the regions of the North-East and Center of France will recruit less due to the predominance of the agricultural, industrial and administrative sectors.
Skills sought by recruiters
In 2030, the world of work will be looking for very specific technological and behavioral skills. Among the most coveted soft skills will be resilience in the face of challenges, the ability to solve complex problems, the propensity for continuous learning and leadership. In this rapidly changing professional world, creativity and flexibility will be the key cards in charting your path to success.
In the not-so-distant past, a skill could make its mark for 40 years. Today, with the rapid pace of technological advances, this period of time is reduced to 1 or 2 years at most. This is why continuing education has become the key to maintaining competitiveness in a constantly evolving job market.
The evolution of a professional model?
The permanent contract, once king of the job market, is losing ground in the face of the irresistible wave of freelancers. In France, more than one in ten workers choose independence, attracted by the promise of unparalleled professional freedom. This dazzling trend opens the door to many professions of the future: consultant, web editor, trainer, project manager.
And that’s not all, the e-commerce boom is revolutionizing entrepreneurship. Launching an online store on Shopify or getting started with dropshipping is now within everyone’s reach, even novices. This new era of work is redefining careers, offering endless opportunities to those who dare to take charge of their destiny and explore innovative paths.
