Technology shapes career landscape

The saying goes: Success is when preparation meets opportunity. As technology continues to affect our lives, workers in today's ever-changing labor market need to be prepared with skills to adapt and succeed in the workplace.

Job opportunities in technology are growing up to three times faster than other career fields in the U.S. Long gone are the days of a linear education and career trajectory as technology continues to reshape the world's workplace landscapes.

Changes in the education and workplace landscape not only impact job seekers, but educators and employers as well. It's estimated that by 2025, we could have 20 million jobs without enough qualified people to fill them, according to a report by Georgetown University.

Some of the technologies that will transform our world and careers include:

3-D Web and 3-D printing: Employment for graphic artists, designers and programmers will grow as the Web-surfing experience transforms from a one-dimensional "flat" page to a dynamic 3-D experience for the user.

Gamification of education: Both employees and students will have training and teaching methods delivered to them in a highly personalized and accelerated way, through the use of simulations and skill-based learning systems transmitted through smartphones and tablets.

Cloud services and virtualization: As more organizations maintain and store information using cloud computing, the demand for professionals skilled in information technology is expected to rise. Employees who can safeguard important company and client data will be vital to business success.

- BrandPoint

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