Adecco: The fastest growing professions in Greece

The future of jobs will be very different over the next five years. The world of work is changing rapidly, as in addition to the significant changes caused by technological progress, employees are leaving their jobs in search of new job opportunities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified this trend. At the same time, as wages rise and unemployment continues to fall, employees and employers are wondering what the future holds.

If you are looking for a career in a fast growing industry or you are looking for information on what skills one needs to develop and they will prepare one for the future, then it is worth taking a look at the following list prepared by Adecco Group consultants in Greece:

1. Information Technology (IT)

Following the trends that will shape the future of work, technology undoubtedly plays a key role. Therefore, it is not surprising that the first place in the most sought after professions is occupied by the specialties related to IT profiles, Developers (Senior Java Developers, Full Stack Developers) & Software Architects.

2. Human Resources (HR)

The pandemic seems to have affected the way companies perceive the importance of talent and how this can be a determining factor in a company’s viability. This finding highlighted the importance of Human Resources. The most sought after positions in this category are: HR Managers, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists & Payroll Specialists.

3. Data Scientists

Continuous supply of business processes with the correct and operational data is necessary to achieve the goals and support strategic decisions of companies. The revolution in the field of information and the corresponding volume of data management (Data Management) make the jobs that revolve around this sector sought after.

4. Supply Chain

World trade has been severely affected by the pandemic, with new data emerging daily on the energy crisis, war conflicts, and ongoing technological developments. These emerging trends are changing the “game” in the global market and defining the supply chain as a strategic catalyst in achieving the goals of companies. Respectively, there is a high demand for employees who frame the department of the supply chain, such as the Executives of Procurement Departmentσ and the Logistics Managers.

5. Digital Marketing Specialists

Unlike Digital Marketing which is evolving rapidly, traditional Marketing techniques are no longer as effective. Our buying habits continue to evolve at a time when most purchases are now made in part or in full electronically. Brands are more likely to reach customers through email, videos, social media and search engines. Specialties previously unknown, such as SEO (Search Engine Optimization), UX (User Experience) and SOME (Social Media), are now found even in smaller businesses, placing digital marketing (digital marketing) at the heart of companies .

6. Craftsmen

The number of vacancies seems to be increasing significantly and disproportionately compared to the number of skilled workers available when it comes to “office jobs”. However, there is a corresponding difficulty in filling positions of technical specialties, as in recent years there is a strong tendency of young people not to choose manual professions with the result that craftsmen tend to disappear.

Konstantinos Mylonas Cluster Head of the Adecco Group in Greece, Romania and Bulgaria states: “The world of work has been transforming rapidly in recent years, changing the balance between supply and demand for skills. Throughout the pandemic, the labor market was in the throes of a major upheaval, but it seems to be recovering with a clear increase in the number of new vacancies. By 2025, about 85 million jobs are estimated to be lost due to technology, but it is predicted that for exactly the same reason, 97 million new jobs will be created. It is important to understand global trends and identify jobs with the highest growth rates, so that human resources will be ready for these positions and to have the necessary mix of knowledge and skills to cope with them. “