Executive summary
The 2025–2030 outlook shows divergence: security, green transition, and AI‑complementary technical roles rise, while clerical roles decline. Hiring signals prioritize AI/data literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and the ability to ship measurable outcomes. Focus on adjacent moves that reuse your strengths and show proof.
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025 → PDF
Fastest‑growing roles
- Security Management Specialists among the top‑growing roles, driven by geopolitical risk and cyber needs.
- Renewable Energy Engineers and Environmental Engineers rise with investments in the green transition.
- Specialists in AI and information processing appear across growth areas.
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025 → PDF
Roles under pressure
Several clerical and secretarial occupations are expected to decline as automation, AI tools, and software continue to absorb routine tasks.
- Move toward coordination, oversight, and exception handling responsibilities.
- Build data and process literacy to own improvements rather than tasks.
- Document metrics that tie your work to outcomes.
Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025 → PDF
Actions to take
- Map adjacent roles that leverage your strengths and have neutral‑to‑positive growth outlooks.
- Invest in fastest‑growing skills: AI/data fluency, cybersecurity, and tech literacy.
- Build a portfolio of shipped outcomes demonstrating adaptation to these trends.
Related guides: Adjacent Roles · Skills Gap 2025 · Portfolio Projects 2025
FAQs
Is this outlook the same in every region?
No. Treat WEF data as directional. Validate with local job data and conversations.
Should I switch careers immediately?
Prefer adjacent moves that reuse your strengths. Ship proof before big changes.
How do I know if a role is declining?
Look for automation of core tasks, shrinking headcount in postings, and lower wage growth.