The great resignation has been a rebirth for thousands of workers. Empowered with renewed purpose, people are finding occupations they love and care about instead of sticking with the tried and tested nine-to-five in a bid to pay the bills. While many have taken to this confidently, for others it can be hard to know what to do when you want a change but are not quite sure where to go.
Ideally, employees should be hoping to find something that interests and stimulates them, but also offers flexibility, as well as other perks that could help to create an effective work/life balance. By searching carefully, workers can forge a long-lasting career that provides fulfillment and financial security. Luckily, there are plenty of online industries experiencing growth and crying out for skilled workers.
iGaming
According to a study by PR Newswire, the online betting market is worth a staggering USD 61.5 billion per annum. To add to its growth, the US is currently in an iGaming gold rush, with many states freeing up legislation to allow online sports betting and casinos. There has never been a better time to start a career in the industry.
Part of the appeal for anyone wanting to change career is the wide range of job roles within this industry. For those with coding experience, for example, you can end up working on programs as varied as live streaming poker interfaces and mobile app slot games. The constantly evolving nature of technology and the relentless demands of the consumer means that new titles are created and released in abundance. In addition, there’s always a need for maintenance and optimization to keep web interfaces efficient, as a lot of prolific casino establishments rely heavily, as most businesses do, on their online presence.
It is not just for those with a tech background, however. All the standard business requirements run behind the scenes. From recruitment and legislation to marketing, the iGaming industry has roles for everyone.
Social Media
Social media remains one of the most popular online industries in the world. Yet it can be viewed as a double-edged sword. While everyone knows they should be on it, very few people know how to use it effectively.
If you have a background in marketing, this could be your opportunity to fill a massive gap in the market. Plenty of businesses are looking for social media managers, to curate posts and look after their followers. In this role, you can work from home and in your own time.
One area that is set to boom in the next few years is social commerce. Major social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook have started to integrate shops directly into their system, so you don’t even need to visit a third-party website to make purchases. Everything you need to create a store exists on the social platform. Of course, all of these need management which is ideal for anyone with a retail background.
EdTech
EdTech involves bringing educational tools and software into learning environments. These can include schools, colleges, and universities, but also workplace training schemes and self-learning programs. It provides the tools needed to learn, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world that has internet access.
Part of the boom in this sector lies with the global pandemic. As educators sought innovative ways to teach digitally, pedagogical practice explored new and untested waters. It is no coincidence that this has made it one of the most funded startup sectors. For anyone who has previously worked in education settings, a knowledge of how to teach and learn will be a highly prized asset.