Some Careers Were Not Prevalent Five Years Ago [INFOGRAPHIC]

Over this last decade, we have seen a tremendous drift in career choices. As we gain momentum in technological advances, the opportunity for creative careers in technology is increasing.

Over the past five years alone, jobs have sprung up that previously did not exist. These jobs are unique and fit perfectly into the current technological, software development and application boom we are in today. Accommodating the vast majority of the workforce, these jobs have proven to be essential to our economy and help steady the number of available jobs overall.

Recently, LinkedIn examined over 259,000,000 member profiles to note the top ten most popular jobs titles since the year 2008.

Below are a few trends they found particularly interesting to our industry and the tech world.

Here are a few of the interesting titles that made the list:

• IOS Developer: Builds apps specifically designed for Apple’s iPhone and iPad operating system (iOS). This role gained popularity with the rise of smartphones.
• Social Media Intern: Assists with managing a company’s online presence on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This role boomed as social media became a key marketing tool.
• Data Scientist: Analyzes large sets of data to uncover trends and insights, informing business decisions. This role emerged due to the increasing amount of digital data available.
• UI/UX Designer: Creates the look and feel (UI) and user experience (UX) of websites and applications. This role became crucial as user experience became a top priority for digital products.
• Digital Marketing Specialist: Uses online channels like search engines and social media to promote products and services. This role grew with the shift to digital marketing strategies.
• Cloud Service Specialist: Manages and supports the use of cloud computing services, like storage and software applications. This role became important as cloud computing adoption grew.

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