The list, grouped by themes
💻 Technology & AI-Driven Roles
- AI and Machine Learning Specialists
- Data Analysts and Scientists
- Big Data Specialists
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- Information Security Specialists
- Fintech Engineers
- Cloud Computing Specialists
- Software Developers and Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF
⚙️ Engineering & Technical Professions
- Robotics Engineers
- Process Automation Specialists
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Electrotechnology Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Systems Integrators
- Product Development Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Civil and Infrastructure Engineers
- Engineering Technicians
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF
🌱 Sustainability & Green Economy
- Renewable Energy Engineers
- Environmental Engineers
- Sustainability Specialists
- Water Resource Management Specialists
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Environmental Compliance Managers
- Waste Management Engineers
- Energy Efficiency Consultants
- Green Building Designers
- Agricultural Equipment Operators (agri-tech integration)
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF
🧍♀️ Human & Creative Professions
- Education and Training Specialists
- University Professors and Lecturers
- Psychologists and Counselors
- Human Resources and Talent Specialists
- Organizational Development Managers
- Marketing and Brand Strategists
- Digital Marketing Specialists
- UX/UI Designers
- Creative Directors
- Content Strategists
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF
🏥 Healthcare & Social Professions
- Medical Doctors and Surgeons
- Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners
- Medical Technologists
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Pharmacists
- Social Workers
- Mental Health Counselors
- Nutrition and Wellness Coaches
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF
Why These Jobs Are Resilient
The WEF report categorizes these as AI‑complementary roles—meaning they rely on:
- Human creativity and empathy
- Complex judgment and problem‑solving
- Cross‑functional coordination
- AI literacy and oversight
- Sustainability and social purpose alignment
These professions are expected to grow through 2030, even as automation replaces millions of clerical, administrative and repetitive jobs. Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025 → PDF
How to pivot toward these roles
- Map adjacency: choose 2–3 roles that reuse your strongest skills.
- Ship evidence: complete 2–3 small projects showing relevant outcomes.
- Quantify impact: add metrics and share with the right audience.