Heads Up: These Tech Jobs Will NOT Be Trending In 2023

2022 has been a year of ups and downs for job seekers. The tumultuous economic landscape is compounded by job losses in the technology industry, rising inflation in Europe, and rising energy and food prices fueling a cost-of-living crisis, along with with a looming recession, which has left many workers understandably stressed.

Given this environment, it would be easy to assume that this is a bad time for those looking for a new job, especially if they work in the technology industry. The truth, of course, is somewhat different.

The layoffs we're seeing at tech giants like Salesforce, Meta, Amazon, and fintech unicorn superstars like Klarna and Stripe are, in many cases, a reaction to previously overconfident expectations and were done to cut costs and maintain cash flow as they grow. the global economy slows down.

Yet many tech industries and jobs remain surprisingly vibrant as the effects of the pandemic recede on one side and end on the other. While some e-commerce companies, like Shopify, are skewing their future growth projections as we return to business as usual, the opposite is true for the cloud and SaaS sector.

Cloud adoption has dramatically accelerated during the pandemic thanks to the advent of remote work. One month into the pandemic, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that in two months, Microsoft has completed a two-year digital transformation as customers begin to adopt cloud solutions.

More cloud services mean more security is needed to protect them, and as a result, cybersecurity roles, as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning, are in high demand. For example, the recent release of OpenAI ChatGPT was a huge success and received thousands of columns in the media. Data science is another growing sector, and the International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that global data will reach 163 zettabytes by 2025.

Broader societal trends should see growth in jobs that focus on areas like energy and sustainability, as well as policy and compliance roles in environmental, social and governance (ESG) oversight and measures. of diversity and inclusion.

But what jobs are being eliminated?

Today's technical release highlights that we will see fewer jobs in 2023.

Recruitment and HR jobs look set to take a hit, as Amazon announced plans to lay off hundreds of workers last November. According to a confidential internal document from October 2021, the company is outsourcing some of its hiring tasks to an artificial intelligence technology it calls automated candidate assessment (AAE). It is built in-house in the United Arab Emirates and was first tested in 2021.

Another area that is slowing down is sales. This is typically typical of an economic downturn, and according to Layoffs.fyi, salespeople account for 20% of laid off tech workers, with nearly 40,000 layoffs in the retail and consumer sectors in 2022.

When necessary, budgets and marketing teams often suffer when recessions hit and belt tightening is necessary. Development and research roles and teams are usually left alone, if possible, but budgets for media activation, events, sponsorships, and all other brand-related benefits are often left undone until financial prospects improve.

Whether you already work in a secure industry or want to expand your career horizons in 2023, there are plenty of opportunities on the House Of Talent job board. Next we'll look at three positions in growth areas, and there are thousands of openings.

Frontend Developer (Middle/Senior), Wolkolöslings, The Hague

Cloud Solutions creates innovative digital products for its clients, including global e-commerce platforms, content hubs, and high-traffic middleware solutions. Work is done in two- to three-week sprints in teams consisting of (UX) designers, QA professionals, business analysts, solution architects, Scrum Masters, and project managers. Within this Front End team, the Developer will be responsible for delivering high-quality software.

To apply, you'll need 2+ years of experience developing JavaScript/TypeScript applications with React, strong communication skills (verbal and written), experience with design solutions such as Styled Components, Emotion, CSS Modules, and SCSS. Apply now for this position.

Data Specialist, Vodafone, Dublin

Vodafone is working hard to create a more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As part of this assignment, the company is hiring a data scientist to work on a team of business process specialists. Analyze and gain insights from multiple data sources to identify trends and provide external insights through voice of the customer and analytics. You'll turn data into actionable insights and recommendations to improve customer satisfaction and drive value.

You will need approximately four years of experience as a data analyst or data scientist working with big data warehouses, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights. Experience with relational databases/data warehousing and experience with statistical software (R, Python) and database languages ​​(SQL) is also required. Get the full job specification here.

AI/ML - Annotation Analyzer, German Market, Apple, Barcelona

At Apple, new ideas quickly turn into great products, services, and customer experiences. Passionate about technology, the AI/ML team is now looking for a passionate Annotation Analyst who demonstrates active listening, honesty, and strong attention to detail.

You must be fluent in German with excellent comprehension, grammar, proofreading, English reading and comprehension skills, active listening skills with the ability to understand nuances of speech. In addition, you'll need to understand German-speaking regions and cultural differences in order to demonstrate critical thinking skills when assessing Siri's language and dialect usage. Are you interested? Learn more here.

For other great tech opportunities, visit the House Of Talent bulletin board today.

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