Looking for a career change in 2023? Or want to see where your current skills could take you in the future? We detail some of the most on-trend jobs of the year, explaining what they are and how you might apply for one. From jobs working with the metaverse to TikTok Shop, we share some of the job titles that you may not know about now, but we think that will change in the next 12 months.
Chief metaverse officer
Similar roles: Chief marketing officer, chief technology officer
Potential salary: approximately $100,000+
The metaverse is a big deal, so much so that Facebook’s parent company rebranded to become Meta in 2022.
The metaverse experience varies, it could be a social activity, meeting friends and their avatars in 3D using VR headsets, owning a part of it in the form of art or a place, or simply a gaming experience.
With activities such as shopping now available within the metaverse, there will be an increasing need for metaverse experts within a range of businesses.
Sitting somewhere between marketing and technology, you should explore chief marketing officer and chief technology officer roles with a metaverse twist.
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Doula
Similar roles: Midwife, nurse, counselor
Potential salary: approximately $80,000
Now, this isn’t a new role at all, in fact, the origins have been traced back to prehistoric times. Doulas are however making a comeback, following studies that have shown the benefits of a doula.
A doula is a trained companion who supports someone during a significant health-related experience such as childbirth, miscarriage, and death. They’re a non-healthcare professional who is often seen as a spiritual guide (although not always affiliated with a certain faith).
Some doulas are self-employed, some are voluntary, while others are salaried by a hospital.
Think you’d get job satisfaction helping people through some of the biggest challenges? Check out these doula roles here.
Doga instructor
Similar roles: Dog walking, yoga instructor
Potential salary: approximately $35,000-$55,000
It’s estimated that 34.4 million people practice yoga in America, and studios and teachers are always cooking up new ways to appeal to yogis.
From wine and beer yoga, to goats and kittens, to dog yoga (better known as doga) there are lots of fun ways to play with yoga classes.
We must admit, we’re not sure how much yoga gets done in a doga class, but you would need to be a professional yoga teacher in order to teach these classes. It would also be helpful if you weren’t allergic!
Whether this is a job that’s going to stick around or a job that’s a trend it’s hard to know, but at least you could revert to yoga teaching after the trend is over. Check out the latest yoga instructor jobs here.
Physical scientist
Similar roles: Geologist, engineer
Potential salary: $71,168
The oil and gas industries are facing a labor shortage, which means that skills in physical sciences are in demand!
Whether you’ve got skills in geophysics, engineering, or geochemistry, there are loads of well-paid careers to explore.
Does a role in physical science appeal? Check out the latest roles here.
Ayurvedic practitioner
Similar roles: Dietician, therapist, pharmacist
Potential salary: Around $40,000-$50,000
Ayurveda is a form of alternative medicine that is incredibly popular in India and Nepal. The practices combine diet, exercises (such as yoga), meditation, tinctures, and herbal medicines.
Despite being in the US since the 1970s, it has become increasingly popular in recent years. With some workplaces already offering access to ayurvedic practitioners, this could be a trend that grows dramatically in 2023.
It’s worth noting, that this is considered an area of pseudoscience, so isn’t a replacement for FDA-approved treatments.
Adventure innovation manager
Similar roles: Tour guide, travel agent, writer
Potential salary: Around $40,000-$50,000
After the Covid-19 pandemic brought travel to a standstill, international travel is back for 2023. With many travelers having saved substantially in 2020-21, boutique backpacking seems to be a trend worth looking out for. Perfect for solo travelers, think amazing accommodation, mouth-watering food, and exclusive access to some of the world’s most incredible sights.
With this emerging trend, comes emerging roles in luxury tour design, also known as adventure innovation.
You’ll need an eye for detail, a love of travel, and probably some additional language skills.
Would you love to make someone’s dream holiday a reality? Then we’ve got plenty of roles in overseas travel here.
Rewilding manager
Similar roles: Forestry, marine biology, conservation
Potential salary: Around $45,000
Rewilding is a type of conservation that aims to restore natural landscapes such as woodlands, marshes, and rivers. It could involve bringing back native species of fauna and flora in order to better balance the local ecosystem.
Rewilding can reverse carbon emissions and climate change, so is a vitally important methodology.
At the recent COP15, nations across the globe committed to protecting 30% of the earth’s sea and land, so there couldn’t be a better time to explore a career in biodiversity and rewilding.
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Chief sustainability officer
Similar roles: Sustainable travel, sustainability consultant
Potential salary: Upwards of $70,000
More and more brands are working towards sustainability goals. From achieving net zero to getting rid of all single-use packaging, the world is waking up to the sustainability movement.
Chief sustainability officers work across a business to ensure all areas are eco-friendly. This could be everything from how employees get to work, to how something is manufactured. As a senior role, you could be looking at wages exceeding $100k, depending on your area of expertise.
If you’re interested in exploring roles in sustainability, you can check them out here.
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Tarot reading bartender
Similar roles: Cocktail bartender
Potential salary: $20,000-$30,000 plus service
You’d better believe it! You can now get your tarot read alongside a decadent cocktail.
Tarot card sales tripled during the pandemic when we were all trying to make sense of the crazy world around us. Tarot has also influenced art, fashion, and homewares for a number of years and has been becoming increasingly mainstream.
Now, tarot is making a splash in the world of cocktails, with books sharing tarot-inspired recipes and even bars where your bartender will serve you a martini (shaken, not stirred of course) and some insight into your future.
Look for bartender roles here.
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BeReal coordinator
Similar roles: Social media manager, media manager, digital marketing coordinator
Potential salary: Around $40,000-45,000
BeReal is a French photo sharing app that prompts all of its users to take a photo in the same 2-minute window each day. When that window is, varies wildly. What makes BeReal unique is that it takes a photo from the front and back camera simultaneously, so users don’t need to choose between a selfie and a shot of friends, they capture both.
The idea behind the app is that it’s a more realistic representation of daily life, a life unfiltered, as users cannot take a million pictures for that one perfect shot.
The app has gained traction in 2022, especially with Gen Z, and it looks like this is an app that more and more of us will use in 2023.
If you’re looking for the latest marketing roles, you can find them here.
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TikTok Shop livestream host
Similar roles: Social media manager, media manager, digital marketing coordinator
Potential salary: Around $40,000-45,000
TikTok Shop is a new way for businesses to sell directly to consumers. Through their own videos, or videos with collaborators, merchants can sell their products.
It’s a great way for brands to showcase their products with brief demonstrations, try ons, and general advice videos.
It’s kind of like the shopping channels that your grandma might still enjoy, but much more short form.
Fancy working at TikTok Shop? Livestream hosts need to be able to articulate themselves efficiently, and it would be super advantageous if you’re already a TikTok creator with a decent following.
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Electric car mechanic
Similar roles: Mechanic, electrician
Potential salary: Around $60,000-$65,000
The electric vehicles market is projected to grow from $28.24 billion in 2021 to $137.43 billion in 2028. This means we’re going to see more and more electric vehicles on our highways.
With an increase in users, comes an increase in the need for specialist mechanics to service these vehicles so this is definitely a career that’s future-proof.
We think this could be a great role for someone with expertise in electronics or mechanics.
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