Careers in healthcare, education and digital services are expected to be among the fastest growing in Southeast Asia this year, according to a new report published Tuesday.
LinkedIn’s inaugural âJobs on the Riseâ report shows an increase in demand for healthcare professionals, educators and creatives in 2021, as the coronavirus changes the face of the region’s employment landscape.
Granted, the study – a special edition of the site’s annual Emerging Jobs report – also notes a continued demand for technical specialists, such as data analysts and engineers. But LinkedIn’s Feon Ang, vice president of talent and learning solutions for Asia-Pacific, said the results indicate a change of direction this year.
These (trends) have emerged in direct relation to the global pandemic.
Féon Ang
Vice President (APAC), Talent and Learning Solutions, LinkedIn
âThese (trends) have emerged in direct relation to the global pandemic and reflect the current landscape around us,â Ang told CNBC Make It.
For its report, the professional networking site has tracked enrollment growth for more than 15,000 job titles to identify which ones increased the most in 2020 compared to the previous year. These titles were then grouped into 15 major career trends for various markets around the world, including the United States.
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In particular, Ang highlighted the rise of medical roles. They include not only the work of frontline medical personnel such as doctors and nurses, but also social workers and mental health professionals.
Elsewhere, the rapid pace of digitization – for example the shift to online retailing due to bottlenecks – has opened up new roles in e-commerce and the supply chain. These trends, in turn, have led companies to implement new digital technologies, leading to an increase in demand for software and cybersecurity specialists.
âThese growing jobs demonstrate that there are still various opportunities for job seekers with a range of skills and experience,â Ang said.
She added that they also present opportunities for people changing careers, or for those newly unemployed, to turn to growing industries, for example by learning new skills online. âBy adopting a lifelong learning mindset and learning new skills or upgrading their current skills, workers can prepare for these new roles.
Based on LinkedIn’s report, here are the top 15 career categories of 2021, including top positions in demand, top skills required, and major cities hiring for each position.
1. Digital content
Main positions: Editor, Copywriter, Podcaster, YouTube Content Creator, Video Editor
Required Skills : Public speaking, proofreading, video editing, Adobe Premier Pro, creative writing
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore
2. Data analyst
Main positions: Business Operations Analyst, Business Development Analyst, Data Analyst
Required Skills : Data analysis, data visualization, analytical skills, SQL database programming language, needs analysis
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Chachoengsao, Thailand; North Sumatra, Indonesia
3. Software and technology
Main positions: Web Developer, System Analyst, Mobile Application Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Front-End Developer, DevOps Consultant who manages software development and IT operations
Required Skills : JavaScript, web development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL and HTML programming languages
Where are the jobs: Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Singapore
4. Finance and insurance
Main positions: Financial advisor, accountant, financial planner, finance specialist, insurance agent
Required Skills : Financial planning, insurance, risk management, financial analysis, accounting
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore
5. Education
Main positions: ESL teacher, Chinese teacher, academic tutor, computer teacher, math tutor
Required Skills : Educational leadership, development of language teaching programs, English as a second language (ESL), tutoring
Where are the jobs: West Java Province, Indonesia; Manila, Philippines; Samut Songkhram, Thailand; Bangkok, Thailand
6. Digital Marketing
Main positions: Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Marketing Specialist, Marketing Analyst
Required Skills : Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Google Analytics, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore
7. Electronic commerce
Main positions: Online specialist, e-commerce coordinator
Required Skills : Online Marketing, Ecommerce, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) To Help Drive Web Traffic
Where are the jobs: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; Singapore
8. Business development and sales
Main positions: Sales specialist, account manager, account manager, business development specialist
Required Skills : Negotiation, account management, business development, business planning, lead generation to help attract consumer interest
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore
9. Health care / medical support
Main positions: Medical technologist, pharmacy assistant, health assistant, military doctor, medical specialist
Required Skills : Healthcare, medical assistance, pharmaceuticals, medical education, clinical research
Where are the jobs: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore
10. Customer service
Main positions: Customer service manager, customer support specialist, contact center specialist
Required Skills : Contact center customer service, customer support, team leadership
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Singapore
11. Health care / primary medical care
Main positions: Doctor, general practitioner, doctor, nurse, paramedic
Required Skills : Nursing, Medicine, Healthcare, Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Medicine
Where are the jobs: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Riau Islands Province, Indonesia; Singapore
12. Cybersecurity roles
Main positions: Cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity consultant, information security specialist
Required Skills : Penetration testing, information security, security information and event management (SIEM), cybersecurity
Where are the jobs: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore
13. Supply chain
Main positions: Distributor, logistics manager, operational specialist, logistics manager
Required Skills : Operations management, supply chain management, warehouse operations
Where are the jobs: Bangkok, Thailand; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Singapore
14. Public relations
Main positions: Public relations coordinator, public relations director, public relations officer
Required Skills : Public relations, media relations, press release writing, event management, social media marketing
Where are the jobs: Jakarta, Indonesia; Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia; Province of East Kalimantan, Indonesia; Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia