Different Careers In the course of the Pandemic – How A lot Can You Make ?, Cash Information

Covid-19 may have robbed you of your job, but there are new careers to be found – if you know where to look.

Now, well into its second year, the Covid-19 pandemic has not only devastated the entire planet, but also destroyed countless careers.

Yet humanity is nothing but flexible. Even though jobs have been shed in heavily affected sectors (such as travel, aviation, leisure, hospitality), other sectors have opened up with new demand for jobs that are due to changing trends in the way we live, work and play, were created.

There were some notable changes in Singapore’s employment landscape in 2020, according to a report by Jobstreet. The report highlighted the top 10 industries looking for new workers based on the number of vacancies.

These 10 industries were:

1. Healthcare

2. Education

3. Banking and finance

4. Government

5. Computers and IT

6. Security and Law Enforcement

7. Transport and logistics

8. Construction / Buildings / Engineering

9. Manufacture and production

10. Insurance

Let’s take a closer look at some of these sectors and their potential as an alternative, long-term career path.

Five sectors with increased staffing needs during Covid-19

Source: Salary table

It’s no surprise that healthcare is one of the sectors that saw increased demand during the pandemic.

Nurses, already a scarce resource in normal times, are seeing increasing demand due to the increased number of patient cases and the need to maintain medical preparedness in the event of outbreaks.

Apparently, that need is urgent enough to cause the government to announce an increase in salaries for nurses in public health facilities by up to 14 percent.

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However, acquiring a nursing diploma is not the only way to get into the healthcare sector.

Hospitals, medical centers and clinics rely on a network of support staff to provide critical administration, dispensing and patient support services.

Another possible way for a pandemic career change could therefore be as a doctor or clinic assistant.

From these entry-level positions, you can hone your skills to specialize in certain disciplines such as radiology. Or, you can take a certification in Healthcare Administration / Management and work your way up to a comfortable job as a hospital administrator.

In addition to care and health administration, pharmacists are also in demand. This, too, is not surprising in view of the growing public awareness of health issues.

training

Thanks to the pandemic restrictions, online learning for students in Singapore has normalized.

This trend continues to drive the demand for courses, workshops, and courses delivered over the internet to give bored learners stuck at home the opportunity to safely expand their skills and knowledge.

As a result, the industry continues to have a need for teachers at all levels. In addition to the required pedagogical and pedagogical expertise, those who can seamlessly transition between face-to-face lessons and video conference lessons have an advantage.

In addition to teachers, the education sector is also looking for IT professionals to support the increased demand for online learning.

Education IT professionals should expect to develop new software solutions to run virtual classes more effectively while staying current on network architecture and security to ensure smooth and safe teaching for everyone.

Banking and finance

Perhaps proof of Singapore’s strong position as a global financial center, the pandemic does not appear to be slowing the banking and financial sectors one bit.

In fact, the opposite is true, as banking professionals see an increase in open positions among them.

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Customer-centric and frontline roles remain popular, with banking services and sales roles actively looking for buyers.

So if you’ve always imagined yourself as a financial advisor to the rich, this is your chance to try a career as a relationship manager.

In addition to front-fighting roles, support and back-office roles have also seen an increase in the number of employees.

In particular, IT software and system engineers as well as database and network administrators are in great demand at banks and financial institutions.

Security services

Another sector where job vacancies have risen is security, which saw job postings up 41 percent as recently as March last year.

Security positions are no longer about being glorified night watchmen – the advent of technology has expanded the reach of security guards and is helping the profession appeal to younger job seekers.

And lest you still think security services are a dead end, those who work their way up to the top ranks as security managers can earn salaries between $ 6,000 and $ 8,000 a month.

Are you considering trying a career in security?

Well, you would first need to complete a training package that includes threat monitoring (detecting terrorism) modules; Guard and Patrol (provision of guard and patrol services); and incident response (handling of security incidents and services).

E-commerce and logistics

In all fairness we should all be grateful that the pandemic came at a time when home delivery and e-commerce services were already so well established.

Staying at home was undoubtedly made much more bearable thanks to the tireless efforts of our unsung delivery heroes and the well-oiled operation of the platform behind it.

Unsurprisingly, e-commerce and logistics are among the few sectors that saw increased hires during Covid-19.

As many lost their jobs to the pandemic, food deliveries became very popular for those looking for a temporary way to make a living.

However, after we have all got used to the convenience of food delivery, shipping food to hungry customers has become a thoroughly viable (if challenging) career path.

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In addition to the frontline delivery positions, grocery delivery platforms (and e-commerce providers) rely on a slew of people in back-end roles to keep everything working.

Everything from customer service and product development to marketing and IT support is required to ensure smooth operations.

So, if you have the skills or experience required, the next time you browse your favorite online shopping site, be sure to check out the careers page.

In the meantime, save up for rainy days and make sure you’re covered with a reliable savings account to get you through the tough times.

This article was first published on SingSaver.com.sg.